How to pronounce provincially
Say it like pruh-VIN-shuh-lee. Provincially has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIN).
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- pruh
- VIN
- shuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Provincially 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.
- VINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of provincially
American and British speakers say provincially in essentially the same way: /prəˈvɪnʃəli/ in the US and /prəˈvɪnʃəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-VIN-shuh-lee.
What does provincially mean?
- In a provincial way.
Where does provincially come from?
From provincial + -ly.
Questions about saying provincially
How do you pronounce provincially?
Say pruh-VIN-shuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /prəˈvɪnʃəli/. In British English it is /prəˈvɪnʃəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in provincially?
Provincially has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIN). Broken into parts: pruh · VIN · shuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say provincially the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prəˈvɪnʃəli/ and the British form is /prəˈvɪnʃəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.