How to pronounce proviso
Say it like pruh-VY-zoh. Proviso has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VY).
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- pruh
- VY
- zoh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proviso 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.
- VYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of proviso
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pruh-VY-zoh.
What does proviso mean?
- A conditional provision to an agreement.
Where does proviso come from?
Borrowed from Latin proviso (“it being provided”), ablative singular neuter of provisus, past participle of providere (“to provide”); see provide.
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Questions about saying proviso
How do you pronounce proviso?
Say pruh-VY-zoh. The American pronunciation is /prəˈvaɪzoʊ/. In British English it is /prəˈvaɪzəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proviso?
Proviso has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VY). Broken into parts: pruh · VY · zoh.
Is proviso pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /prəˈvaɪzəʊ/ (pruh-VY-zoh).