How to pronounce proletary
Say it like PROH-lih-ter-ee. Proletary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH).
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- PROH
- lih
- ter
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proletary 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.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of proletary
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PROH-lih-tuh-ree.
What does proletary mean?
- A proletarian.
Where does proletary come from?
From Latin prōlētārius, from prōlēs.
Questions about saying proletary
How do you pronounce proletary?
Say PROH-lih-ter-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈproʊlɪˌtɛri/. In British English it is /ˈprəʊlɪtəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proletary?
Proletary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH). Broken into parts: PROH · lih · ter · ee.
Is proletary 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 /ˈprəʊlɪtəri/ (PROH-lih-tuh-ree).