How to pronounce provident
Say it like PROV-ih-dunt. Provident has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROV).
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- PROV
- ih
- dunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Provident 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- duntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of provident
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PROV-ih-dunt.
What does provident mean?
- Possessing, exercising, or demonstrating great care and consideration for the future.
- Showing care in the use of something (especially money or provisions), so as to avoid wasting it.
- Providing (for someone’s needs).
Where does provident come from?
From Middle English provident, from Latin prōvidēns, prōvidentis, present participle of prōvideō (“to foresee; to be cautious; to provide”): compare French provident.
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Questions about saying provident
How do you pronounce provident?
Say PROV-ih-dunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɑvɪdənt/. In British English it is /ˈprɒvɪdənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in provident?
Provident has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROV). Broken into parts: PROV · ih · dunt.
Is provident pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈprɒvɪdənt/ (PROV-ih-dunt).