How to pronounce provider
Say it like pruh-VY-der. Provider has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VY).
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- pruh
- VY
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Provider 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.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of provider
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pruh-VY-duh.
What does provider mean?
- someone whose business is to supply a particular service or commodity
- someone who provides the means for subsistence
Where does provider come from?
From provide + -er. Since 15th century.
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Words that rhyme with provider
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Questions about saying provider
How do you pronounce provider?
Say pruh-VY-der. The American pronunciation is /prəˈvaɪdɚ/. In British English it is /prəˈvaɪdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in provider?
Provider has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VY). Broken into parts: pruh · VY · der.
Is provider 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 /prəˈvaɪdə/ (pruh-VY-duh).