How to pronounce proprietor
Say it like pruh-PRY-uh-ter. Proprietor has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRY).
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- pruh
- PRY
- uh
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proprietor 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.
- PRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of proprietor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: pruh-PRY-uh-tuh.
What does proprietor mean?
- An owner.
- A sole owner of an unincorporated business, also called a sole proprietor.
- One of the owners of an unincorporated business, a partner.
Where does proprietor come from?
Probably from proprietary + -or.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying proprietor
How do you pronounce proprietor?
Say pruh-PRY-uh-ter. The American pronunciation is /prəˈpraɪətɚ/. In British English it is /prəˈpraɪətə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proprietor?
Proprietor has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRY). Broken into parts: pruh · PRY · uh · ter.
Is proprietor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /prəˈpraɪətə/ (pruh-PRY-uh-tuh).