How to pronounce opprobria
Say it like uh-PROH-bree-uh. Opprobria has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROH).
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- uh
- PROH
- bree
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Opprobria pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- breeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of opprobria
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-PROH-brih-uh.
What does opprobria mean?
- plural of opprobrium How to pronounce opprobrium
Where does opprobria come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin opprobria.
Questions about saying opprobria
How do you pronounce opprobria?
Say uh-PROH-bree-uh. The American pronunciation is /əˈproʊbriə/. In British English it is /əˈprəʊbrɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in opprobria?
Opprobria has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROH). Broken into parts: uh · PROH · bree · uh.
Is opprobria pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /əˈprəʊbrɪə/ (uh-PROH-brih-uh).