How to pronounce pronouns
Say it like PROH-nownz. Pronouns has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈproʊnaʊnz/PROH-nownz
UK British/ˈprəʊnaʊnz/PROH-nownz
- PROH
- nownz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pronouns 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.
- nownzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of pronouns
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PROH-nownz.
What does pronouns mean?
noun
- plural of pronoun How to pronounce pronoun
Questions about saying pronouns
How do you pronounce pronouns?
Say PROH-nownz. The American pronunciation is /ˈproʊnaʊnz/. In British English it is /ˈprəʊnaʊnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pronouns?
Pronouns has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH). Broken into parts: PROH · nownz.
Is pronouns 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 /ˈprəʊnaʊnz/ (PROH-nownz).