How to pronounce proprietors
Say it like pruh-PRY-uh-terz. Proprietors has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRY).
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- pruh
- PRY
- uh
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proprietors 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of proprietors
- 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-tuz.
What does proprietors mean?
- plural of proprietor How to pronounce proprietor
Questions about saying proprietors
How do you pronounce proprietors?
Say pruh-PRY-uh-terz. The American pronunciation is /prəˈpraɪətɚz/. In British English it is /prəˈpraɪətəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proprietors?
Proprietors has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRY). Broken into parts: pruh · PRY · uh · terz.
Is proprietors 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 /prəˈpraɪətəz/ (pruh-PRY-uh-tuz).