How to pronounce improvident
Say it like im-PROV-ih-dunt. Improvident has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROV).
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- im
- PROV
- ih
- dunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Improvident pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- imKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PROVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- duntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of improvident
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: im-PROV-ih-dunt.
What does improvident mean?
- failing to provide for the future; reckless
- incautious; prone to rashness
Where does improvident come from?
From the Latin improvidens, equivalent to in- + provident.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying improvident
How do you pronounce improvident?
Say im-PROV-ih-dunt. The American pronunciation is /ɪmˈprɑvɪdənt/. In British English it is /ɪmˈprɒvɪdənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in improvident?
Improvident has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROV). Broken into parts: im · PROV · ih · dunt.
Is improvident pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ɪmˈprɒvɪdənt/ (im-PROV-ih-dunt).