How to pronounce provection
Say it like proh-VEK-shun. Provection has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEK).
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- proh
- VEK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Provection pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- VEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of provection
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: proh-VEK-shun.
What does provection mean?
- The carrying forward of a final consonant to a following word, as in "a nickname" from Middle English "an ekename".
- Devoicing of a voiced obstruent, either inside a word or as an initial consonant mutation.
Where does provection come from?
From Latin prōvectiō (“an advancement”), from prōvect-, past participle stem of prōvehō (“to carry together”), combination of prō- and vehō.
Words that rhyme with provection
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Questions about saying provection
How do you pronounce provection?
Say proh-VEK-shun. The American pronunciation is /proʊˈvɛkʃən/. In British English it is /prəʊˈvɛkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in provection?
Provection has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEK). Broken into parts: proh · VEK · shun.
Is provection 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 /prəʊˈvɛkʃən/ (proh-VEK-shun).