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