How to pronounce proposal
Say it like pruh-POH-zul. Proposal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/prəˈpoʊzəl/pruh-POH-zul
UK British/prəˈpəʊzəl/pruh-POH-zul
- pruh
- POH
- zul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proposal 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.
- zulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of proposal
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pruh-POH-zul.
What does proposal mean?
noun
- something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
- an offer of marriage
- the act of making a proposal“they listened to her proposal”
Where does proposal come from?
From propose + -al.
Words that rhyme with proposal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of proposal.
Questions about saying proposal
How do you pronounce proposal?
Say pruh-POH-zul. The American pronunciation is /prəˈpoʊzəl/. In British English it is /prəˈpəʊzəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proposal?
Proposal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POH). Broken into parts: pruh · POH · zul.
Is proposal 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 /prəˈpəʊzəl/ (pruh-POH-zul).