How to pronounce provost
Say it like PROH-vohst. Provost has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH).
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- PROH
- vohst
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Provost 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.
- vohstKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of provost
American and British speakers say provost in essentially the same way: /ˈproʊvoʊst/ in the US and /ˈprɒvəst/ in the UK.
British respelling: PROV-ust.
What does provost mean?
- The head of various other ecclesiastical bodies, even (rare, obsolete) muezzins.
- The minister of the chief Protestant church of a town or region in Germany, the Low Countries, and Scandinavia.
- The head of various colleges and universities.
Where does provost come from?
From Middle English, from late Old English prōfost, prāfost, from Late Latin prōpositus, variant of Latin praepositus (“[one] placed in command”).
Questions about saying provost
How do you pronounce provost?
Say PROH-vohst. The American pronunciation is /ˈproʊvoʊst/. In British English it is /ˈprɒvəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in provost?
Provost has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH). Broken into parts: PROH · vohst.
Do Americans and Brits say provost the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈproʊvoʊst/ and the British form is /ˈprɒvəst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.