How to pronounce proponents
Say it like pruh-POH-nunts. Proponents has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POH).
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- pruh
- POH
- nunts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proponents 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.
- nuntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of proponents
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pruh-POH-nunts.
What does proponents mean?
- plural of proponent How to pronounce proponent
Questions about saying proponents
How do you pronounce proponents?
Say pruh-POH-nunts. The American pronunciation is /prəˈpoʊnənts/. In British English it is /prəˈpəʊnənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proponents?
Proponents has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POH). Broken into parts: pruh · POH · nunts.
Is proponents 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 /prəˈpəʊnənts/ (pruh-POH-nunts).