How to pronounce Provo
Say it like PROH-voh. Provo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH).
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US American/ˈproʊvoʊ/PROH-voh
UK British/ˈprəʊvəʊ/PROH-voh
- PROH
- voh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Provo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- vohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of Provo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PROH-voh.
What does Provo mean?
noun
- A member of the Provisional IRA.
Questions about saying Provo
How do you pronounce Provo?
Say PROH-voh. The American pronunciation is /ˈproʊvoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈprəʊvəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Provo?
Provo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH). Broken into parts: PROH · voh.
Is Provo 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 /ˈprəʊvəʊ/ (PROH-voh).