How to pronounce proletarian
Say it like proh-lih-TER-ee-un. Proletarian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TER).
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- proh
- lih
- TER
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proletarian 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.
- TERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of proletarian
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: proh-lih-TAIR-ree-un.
What does proletarian mean?
- A member of the proletariat.
- Of or relating to the proletariat.
Where does proletarian come from?
From Latin proletarius (“a man whose only wealth is his offspring, or whose sole service to the state is as father”), from proles (“offspring, posterity”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with proletarian
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of proletarian.
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Questions about saying proletarian
How do you pronounce proletarian?
Say proh-lih-TER-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌproʊlɪˈtɛriən/. In British English it is /ˌprəʊlɪˈtɛəriən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proletarian?
Proletarian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TER). Broken into parts: proh · lih · TER · ee · un.
Is proletarian 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 /ˌprəʊlɪˈtɛəriən/ (proh-lih-TAIR-ree-un).