How to pronounce pro
Say it like PROH. Pro is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
VoiceSpeed
US American/proʊ/PROH
UK British/prəʊ/PROH
- PROH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pro pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of pro
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PROH.
What does pro mean?
noun
- An advantage of something, especially when contrasted with its disadvantages (cons).“What are the pros and cons of buying a car?”
- A person who supports a concept or principle.
- In favor of.“He is pro exercise but against physical exertion, quite a conundrum.”
- A professional sportsman.
- Professional.“When it comes to DIY, he's a real pro.”
Where does pro come from?
From Late Middle English pro, from Latin prō (“on behalf of”).
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Words that rhyme with pro
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Questions about saying pro
How do you pronounce pro?
Say PROH. The American pronunciation is /proʊ/. In British English it is /prəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pro?
Pro is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PROH.
Is pro 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 /prəʊ/ (PROH).