How to pronounce provisos
Say it like pruh-VY-zohz. Provisos has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VY).
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- pruh
- VY
- zohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Provisos 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.
- zohzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of provisos
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pruh-VY-zohz.
What does provisos mean?
- plural of proviso How to pronounce proviso
Questions about saying provisos
How do you pronounce provisos?
Say pruh-VY-zohz. The American pronunciation is /prəˈvaɪzoʊz/. In British English it is /prəˈvaɪzəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in provisos?
Provisos has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VY). Broken into parts: pruh · VY · zohz.
Is provisos 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 /prəˈvaɪzəʊz/ (pruh-VY-zohz).