How to Pronounce Provisional

To pronounce "provisional", say PROV-is-ion-al — 4 syllables, IPA /pɹəˈvɪʒənəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/pɹəˈvɪʒənəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “provisional”

"provisional" has 4 syllables: prov-is-ion-al. It rhymes with divisional and collisional, if that helps it stick.

What does provisional mean?

noun

  1. A postage stamp issued locally before an official issue is released.
  2. An interim denture.

adjective

  1. Temporary, but with the intention of eventually becoming permanent or being replaced by a permanent equivalent.

Synonyms

provisoryprovisionary

Words that rhyme with provisional

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

divisionalcollisional

Related words

probationaryconditionaltentativeprovisionaryelectioninstalmentlocumcaretaker

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "provisional"?▾

"Provisional" has 4 syllables: prov · is · ion · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "provisional"?▾

The IPA transcription of "provisional" is /pɹəˈvɪʒənəl/.

What does "provisional" mean?▾

Provisional: A postage stamp issued locally before an official issue is released.

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