How to pronounce programs
Say it like PROH-gramz. Programs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH).
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- PROH
- gramz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Programs 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.
- gramzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of programs
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PROH-gramz.
What does programs mean?
- plural of program How to pronounce program
- third-person singular simple present indicative of program How to pronounce program
Words that sound like programs
- program's
Questions about saying programs
How do you pronounce programs?
Say PROH-gramz. The American pronunciation is /ˈproʊˌɡræmz/. In British English it is /ˈprəʊˌɡræmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in programs?
Programs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH). Broken into parts: PROH · gramz.
Is programs 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 /ˈprəʊˌɡræmz/ (PROH-gramz).
What words sound the same as programs?
Programs sounds the same as program's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.