How to pronounce provicar
Say it like proh-VIK-er. Provicar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIK).
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- proh
- VIK
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Provicar 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.
- VIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of provicar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: proh-VIK-uh.
What does provicar mean?
- The deputy of a vicar apostolic.
Where does provicar come from?
From pro- + vicar.
Questions about saying provicar
How do you pronounce provicar?
Say proh-VIK-er. The American pronunciation is /proʊˈvɪkər/. In British English it is /prəʊˈvɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in provicar?
Provicar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIK). Broken into parts: proh · VIK · er.
Is provicar 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 /prəʊˈvɪkə/ (proh-VIK-uh).