How to Pronounce Proletariat

To pronounce "proletariat", say PROL-et-ar-iat — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌpɹoʊlɪˈtɛəɹi.ət/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˌpɹoʊlɪˈtɛəɹi.ət/

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💡 Tip for remembering “proletariat”

"proletariat" has 4 syllables: prol-et-ar-iat. It rhymes with lariat and chariot, if that helps it stick.

What does proletariat mean?

noun

  1. The working class or lower class.
  2. The wage earners collectively, excluding salaried workers.

Words that rhyme with proletariat

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lariatchariotvariatesecretariat

Related words

laborlabourlumpenproletarianworking-classworkerslaborerstoilers

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "proletariat"?▾

"Proletariat" has 4 syllables: prol · et · ar · iat.

What is the IPA transcription of "proletariat"?▾

The IPA transcription of "proletariat" is /ˌpɹoʊlɪˈtɛəɹi.ət/.

What does "proletariat" mean?▾

Proletariat: The working class or lower class.

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