How to Pronounce Provincial

To pronounce "provincial", say PROV-inc-ial — 3 syllables, IPA /pɹɒvinʃəl̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/pɹɒvinʃəl̩/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “provincial”

"provincial" has 3 syllables: prov-inc-ial. It rhymes with interprovincial and minshall, if that helps it stick.

What does provincial mean?

noun

  1. A person belonging to a province; one who is provincial.
  2. A monastic superior, who, under the general of his order, has the direction of all the religious houses of the same fraternity in a given district, called a province of the order.

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to a province.

    “a provincial dialect”

  2. Constituting a province.

Synonyms

rural

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Words that rhyme with provincial

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

interprovincialminshall

Related words

parochialpeasantstay-at-homebucolicrustichickpokeybumpkinly

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "provincial"?▾

"Provincial" has 3 syllables: prov · inc · ial.

What is the IPA transcription of "provincial"?▾

The IPA transcription of "provincial" is /pɹɒvinʃəl̩/.

What does "provincial" mean?▾

Provincial: A person belonging to a province; one who is provincial.

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