How to pronounce provene
Say it like proh-VEEN. Provene has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEEN).
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- proh
- VEEN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Provene 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.
- VEENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of provene
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: proh-VEEN.
What does provene mean?
- To originate, stem (from)
Where does provene come from?
Borrowed from Middle French provenir, from Latin prōvenīre.
Words that rhyme with provene
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Questions about saying provene
How do you pronounce provene?
Say proh-VEEN. The American pronunciation is /proʊˈvin/. In British English it is /prəʊˈviːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in provene?
Provene has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEEN). Broken into parts: proh · VEEN.
Is provene 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 /prəʊˈviːn/ (proh-VEEN).