How to pronounce proletaire
Say it like proh-lih-TAIR. Proletaire has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAIR).
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- proh
- lih
- TAIR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proletaire pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of proletaire
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: proh-lih-TAIR.
What does proletaire mean?
- Synonym of proletarian.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with proletaire
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Questions about saying proletaire
How do you pronounce proletaire?
Say proh-lih-TAIR. The American pronunciation is /ˌproʊlɪˈtɛr/. In British English it is /ˌprəʊlɪˈtɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proletaire?
Proletaire has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAIR). Broken into parts: proh · lih · TAIR.
Is proletaire pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌprəʊlɪˈtɛə/ (proh-lih-TAIR).