How to pronounce provision
Say it like pruh-VIZH-un. Provision has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIZH).
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- pruh
- VIZH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Provision 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.
- VIZHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of provision
American and British speakers say provision in essentially the same way: /prəˈvɪʒən/ in the US and /prəˈvɪʒən/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-VIZH-un.
What does provision mean?
- a stipulated condition“he accepted subject to one provision”
- the activity of supplying or providing something
- the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening“his planning for retirement was hindered by several uncertainties”
- supply with provisions
Where does provision come from?
From Middle English provisioun, from Old French provisïon, from Latin prōvīsiō (“preparation, foresight”), from prōvidēre (“provide”).
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Words that rhyme with provision
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Questions about saying provision
How do you pronounce provision?
Say pruh-VIZH-un. The American pronunciation is /prəˈvɪʒən/. In British English it is /prəˈvɪʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in provision?
Provision has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIZH). Broken into parts: pruh · VIZH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say provision the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prəˈvɪʒən/ and the British form is /prəˈvɪʒən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.