How to pronounce provisions
Say it like pruh-VIZH-unz. Provisions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIZH).
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- pruh
- VIZH
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Provisions 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of provisions
American and British speakers say provisions in essentially the same way: /prəˈvɪʒənz/ in the US and /prəˈvɪʒənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-VIZH-unz.
What does provisions mean?
- a stock or supply of foods
Questions about saying provisions
How do you pronounce provisions?
Say pruh-VIZH-unz. The American pronunciation is /prəˈvɪʒənz/. In British English it is /prəˈvɪʒənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in provisions?
Provisions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIZH). Broken into parts: pruh · VIZH · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say provisions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prəˈvɪʒənz/ and the British form is /prəˈvɪʒənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.