How to Pronounce Provident

To pronounce "provident", say PROV-id-ent — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpɹɒvɪdənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈpɹɒvɪdənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “provident”

"provident" has 3 syllables: prov-id-ent.

What does provident mean?

adjective

  1. Possessing, exercising, or demonstrating great care and consideration for the future.
  2. Showing care in the use of something (especially money or provisions), so as to avoid wasting it.

Synonyms

cautiousforesightfulprudenteconomicalfrugal

Related words

prudentforesightfulforehandedforethoughtfulforesightedcarefulfarseeinglongsighted

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "provident"?▾

"Provident" has 3 syllables: prov · id · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "provident"?▾

The IPA transcription of "provident" is /ˈpɹɒvɪdənt/.

What does "provident" mean?▾

Provident: Possessing, exercising, or demonstrating great care and consideration for the future.

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