How to pronounce opprobrium
Say it like uh-PROH-bree-um. Opprobrium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROH).
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- uh
- PROH
- bree
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Opprobrium 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.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of opprobrium
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-PROH-brih-um.
What does opprobrium mean?
- Disgrace or bad reputation arising from exceedingly shameful behavior; ignominy.
- Scornful contempt or reproach; (countable) an instance of this.
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Questions about saying opprobrium
How do you pronounce opprobrium?
Say uh-PROH-bree-um. The American pronunciation is /əˈproʊbriəm/. In British English it is /əˈprəʊbrɪəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in opprobrium?
Opprobrium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROH). Broken into parts: uh · PROH · bree · um.
Is opprobrium 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 /əˈprəʊbrɪəm/ (uh-PROH-brih-um).