How to pronounce propiska
Say it like pruh-PIS-kuh. Propiska has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIS).
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- pruh
- PIS
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Propiska pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of propiska
American and British speakers say propiska in essentially the same way: /prəˈpɪskə/ in the US and /prəˈpɪskə/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-PIS-kuh.
What does propiska mean?
- a system of population control in the ex-USSR, (regional) residence permit, registration
- the stamp in the Soviet internal passport (serving as a personal ID) with the registered address.
- domicile, place where one lives (as stated in the stamp)
Questions about saying propiska
How do you pronounce propiska?
Say pruh-PIS-kuh. The American pronunciation is /prəˈpɪskə/. In British English it is /prəˈpɪskə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in propiska?
Propiska has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIS). Broken into parts: pruh · PIS · kuh.
Do Americans and Brits say propiska the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prəˈpɪskə/ and the British form is /prəˈpɪskə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.