How to pronounce provisionally
Say it like pruh-VIZH-uh-nuh-lee. Provisionally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIZH).
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- pruh
- VIZH
- uh
- nuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Provisionally 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep 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 provisionally
American and British speakers say provisionally in essentially the same way: /prəˈvɪʒənəli/ in the US and /prəˈvɪʒənəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-VIZH-uh-nuh-lee.
What does provisionally mean?
- In a provisional way; temporarily.
Where does provisionally come from?
From provisional + -ly.
Questions about saying provisionally
How do you pronounce provisionally?
Say pruh-VIZH-uh-nuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /prəˈvɪʒənəli/. In British English it is /prəˈvɪʒənəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in provisionally?
Provisionally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIZH). Broken into parts: pruh · VIZH · uh · nuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say provisionally the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prəˈvɪʒənəli/ and the British form is /prəˈvɪʒənəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.