How to pronounce properties
Say it like PROP-er-teez. Properties has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROP).
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- PROP
- er
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Properties pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of properties
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PROP-uh-teez.
What does properties mean?
- plural of property How to pronounce property
Questions about saying properties
How do you pronounce properties?
Say PROP-er-teez. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɑpɚtiz/. In British English it is /ˈprɒpətiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in properties?
Properties has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROP). Broken into parts: PROP · er · teez.
Is properties 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 /ˈprɒpətiz/ (PROP-uh-teez).