How to pronounce programme
Say it like PROH-gram. Programme has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH).
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- PROH
- gram
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Programme 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.
- gramGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of programme
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PROH-gram.
What does programme mean?
- an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event“you can't tell the players without a program”
- an integrated course of academic studies“he was admitted to a new program at the university”
- a radio or television show“did you see his program last night?”
- write a computer program
- arrange a program of or for“program the 80th birthday party”
Words that rhyme with programme
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of programme.
Words that sound like programme
Questions about saying programme
How do you pronounce programme?
Say PROH-gram. The American pronunciation is /ˈproʊˌɡræm/. In British English it is /ˈprəʊˌɡræm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in programme?
Programme has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH). Broken into parts: PROH · gram.
Is programme 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 /ˈprəʊˌɡræm/ (PROH-gram).
What words sound the same as programme?
Programme sounds the same as program in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.