How to Pronounce Proposal

To pronounce "proposal", say PROP-os-al — 3 syllables, IPA /pɹəˈpəʊzəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/pɹəˈpəʊzəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “proposal”

"proposal" has 3 syllables: prop-os-al. It rhymes with counterproposal and roseal, if that helps it stick.

What does proposal mean?

noun

  1. Something which is proposed, or offered for consideration or acceptance

Synonyms

overtureproffertender

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Words that rhyme with proposal

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

counterproposalrosealdisposalnozlenosleprosalkozelkozol

Related words

propositionofferproposeofferinginvitationschemeinitiative

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "proposal"?▾

"Proposal" has 3 syllables: prop · os · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "proposal"?▾

The IPA transcription of "proposal" is /pɹəˈpəʊzəl/.

What does "proposal" mean?▾

Proposal: Something which is proposed, or offered for consideration or acceptance

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