To pronounce "pro", say PRO — one syllable, IPA /pɹəʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/pɹəʊ/
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"pro" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with apropos and show, if that helps it stick.
noun
“What are the pros and cons of buying a car?”
preposition
“He is pro exercise but against physical exertion, quite a conundrum.”
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"Pro" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "pro" is /pɹəʊ/.
Pro: An advantage of something, especially when contrasted with its disadvantages (cons).
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