How to pronounce proposes
Say it like pruh-POH-ziz. Proposes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POH).
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- pruh
- POH
- ziz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proposes 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.
- zizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of proposes
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pruh-POH-ziz.
What does proposes mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of propose How to pronounce propose
Questions about saying proposes
How do you pronounce proposes?
Say pruh-POH-ziz. The American pronunciation is /prəˈpoʊzɪz/. In British English it is /prəˈpəʊzɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proposes?
Proposes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POH). Broken into parts: pruh · POH · ziz.
Is proposes 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 /prəˈpəʊzɪz/ (pruh-POH-ziz).