How to pronounce provosts
Say it like PROH-vohsts. Provosts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH).
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US American/ˈproʊvoʊsts/PROH-vohsts
UK British/ˈprəʊvəʊsts/PROH-vohsts
- PROH
- vohsts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Provosts 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.
- vohstsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of provosts
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PROH-vohsts.
What does provosts mean?
noun
- plural of provost How to pronounce provost
- third-person singular simple present indicative of provost How to pronounce provost
Questions about saying provosts
How do you pronounce provosts?
Say PROH-vohsts. The American pronunciation is /ˈproʊvoʊsts/. In British English it is /ˈprəʊvəʊsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in provosts?
Provosts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH). Broken into parts: PROH · vohsts.
Is provosts 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 /ˈprəʊvəʊsts/ (PROH-vohsts).