How to pronounce provisor
Say it like pruh-VY-zer. Provisor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VY).
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- pruh
- VY
- zer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Provisor 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.
- zerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of provisor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pruh-VY-zuh.
What does provisor mean?
- A deputy of a Roman Catholic bishop.
- The holder of a papal provision.
- One who provides; a purveyor.
Where does provisor come from?
From Latin prōvīsor, agent noun of prōvideō (“provide”).
Questions about saying provisor
How do you pronounce provisor?
Say pruh-VY-zer. The American pronunciation is /prəˈvaɪzər/. In British English it is /prəˈvaɪzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in provisor?
Provisor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VY). Broken into parts: pruh · VY · zer.
Is provisor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /prəˈvaɪzə/ (pruh-VY-zuh).