How to pronounce proverbs
Say it like PROV-erbz. Proverbs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROV).
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US American/ˈprɑvɚbz/PROV-erbz
UK British/ˈprɒvəbz/PROV-ubz
- PROV
- erbz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proverbs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- erbzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of proverbs
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PROV-ubz.
What does proverbs mean?
noun
- plural of proverb How to pronounce proverb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of proverb How to pronounce proverb
Questions about saying proverbs
How do you pronounce proverbs?
Say PROV-erbz. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɑvɚbz/. In British English it is /ˈprɒvəbz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proverbs?
Proverbs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROV). Broken into parts: PROV · erbz.
Is proverbs 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 /ˈprɒvəbz/ (PROV-ubz).