How to pronounce provinces
Say it like PROV-un-suz. Provinces has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROV).
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- PROV
- un
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Provinces 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of provinces
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PROV-in-siz.
What does provinces mean?
- plural of province How to pronounce province
- The part of a country outside of the capital, major cities, etc., and regarded as being rustic or parochial; a hinterland. See provincial.
Questions about saying provinces
How do you pronounce provinces?
Say PROV-un-suz. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɑvənsəz/. In British English it is /ˈprɒvɪnsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in provinces?
Provinces has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROV). Broken into parts: PROV · un · suz.
Is provinces 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 /ˈprɒvɪnsɪz/ (PROV-in-siz).