How to pronounce proposed
Say it like pruh-POHZD. Proposed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POHZD).
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- pruh
- POHZD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proposed 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.
- POHZDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of proposed
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pruh-POHZD.
What does proposed mean?
- simple past and past participle of propose How to pronounce propose
- Suggested or planned but not yet implemented.“We discussed the proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year.”
Words that rhyme with proposed
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Questions about saying proposed
How do you pronounce proposed?
Say pruh-POHZD. The American pronunciation is /prəˈpoʊzd/. In British English it is /prəˈpəʊzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proposed?
Proposed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POHZD). Broken into parts: pruh · POHZD.
Is proposed 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 /prəˈpəʊzd/ (pruh-POHZD).