How To Pronounce Propose
propose
In British English, propose is pronounced /prəˈpəʊz/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [pr̥əˈpʰəʊz]. In American English, it is pronounced /prəˈpoʊz/.
Propose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Propose has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the second syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is oO, where O is the stressed syllable.
Words That Rhyme With Propose
Questions About Propose
How do you pronounce propose in British English?
In British English, propose is pronounced /prəˈpəʊz/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [pr̥əˈpʰəʊz].
How do you pronounce propose in American English?
In American English, propose is pronounced /prəˈpoʊz/.
How many syllables are in propose?
Propose has two syllables, /prə/ + /pəʊz/.
Where is the stress in propose?
The main stress is on the second syllable, /pəʊz/.
Do British and American English pronounce propose the same way?
No. British English has /prəˈpəʊz/ and American English has /prəˈpoʊz/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern oO
Nearby Words
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