How to pronounce proponent
Say it like pruh-POH-nunt. Proponent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POH).
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- pruh
- POH
- nunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proponent 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.
- POHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of proponent
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pruh-POH-nunt.
What does proponent mean?
- One who supports something; an advocate.
- One who makes a proposal or proposition.
- One who propounds a will for probate.
- Making proposals; proposing.
Where does proponent come from?
From Latin prōpōnēns, present participle of prōpōnō (“to put forward; propose”).
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Questions about saying proponent
How do you pronounce proponent?
Say pruh-POH-nunt. The American pronunciation is /prəˈpoʊnənt/. In British English it is /prəˈpəʊnənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proponent?
Proponent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POH). Broken into parts: pruh · POH · nunt.
Is proponent 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 /prəˈpəʊnənt/ (pruh-POH-nunt).