How to pronounce providers
Say it like pruh-VY-derz. Providers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VY).
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- pruh
- VY
- derz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Providers 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.
- derzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of providers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pruh-VY-duz.
What does providers mean?
- plural of provider How to pronounce provider
Questions about saying providers
How do you pronounce providers?
Say pruh-VY-derz. The American pronunciation is /prəˈvaɪdɚz/. In British English it is /prəˈvaɪdəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in providers?
Providers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VY). Broken into parts: pruh · VY · derz.
Is providers 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 /prəˈvaɪdəz/ (pruh-VY-duz).