How to pronounce provided
Say it like pruh-VY-did. Provided has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VY).
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- pruh
- VY
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Provided 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.
- VYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of provided
American and British speakers say provided in essentially the same way: /prəˈvaɪdɪd/ in the US and /prəˈvaɪdɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-VY-did.
What does provided mean?
- Only if (the stipulation that follows is true).“You can go to the party provided you finish all your homework first.”
- simple past and past participle of provide How to pronounce provide
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Words that rhyme with provided
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Questions about saying provided
How do you pronounce provided?
Say pruh-VY-did. The American pronunciation is /prəˈvaɪdɪd/. In British English it is /prəˈvaɪdɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in provided?
Provided has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VY). Broken into parts: pruh · VY · did.
Do Americans and Brits say provided the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prəˈvaɪdɪd/ and the British form is /prəˈvaɪdɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.