How to Pronounce Proprietary

To pronounce "proprietary", say PROPR-iet-ary — 3 syllables, IPA /pɹəˈpɹɑɪətɛɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

/pɹəˈpɹɑɪətɛɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “proprietary”

"proprietary" has 3 syllables: propr-iet-ary. It rhymes with extraordinary and contemporary, if that helps it stick.

What does proprietary mean?

noun

  1. A proprietor or owner.
  2. A body of proprietors, taken collectively.

adjective

  1. Of or relating to property or ownership.

    “proprietary rights”

  2. Owning something; having ownership.

    “the proprietary class”

Words that rhyme with proprietary

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

extraordinarycontemporarycontrarysanctuarysolitaryarbitrarywaryordinarytarryemissarycarryancillary

Related words

proprietorshippatentedcopyrighttrademarkedcopyrightedbrandedownershipproperty

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "proprietary"?▾

"Proprietary" has 3 syllables: propr · iet · ary.

What is the IPA transcription of "proprietary"?▾

The IPA transcription of "proprietary" is /pɹəˈpɹɑɪətɛɹi/.

What does "proprietary" mean?▾

Proprietary: A proprietor or owner.

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