How to Pronounce Provost

To pronounce "provost", say PROV-ost — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɹoʊvoʊst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈpɹoʊvoʊst/

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💡 Tip for remembering “provost”

"provost" has 2 syllables: prov-ost. It rhymes with pronovost, if that helps it stick.

What does provost mean?

noun

  1. One placed in charge: a head, a chief, particularly:
  2. A senior deputy, a superintendent, particularly:

verb

  1. (used in passive) To be delivered to a provost marshal for punishment.

Synonyms

praetorprefectgovernorstewardviceroymayordeanpresident

Words that rhyme with provost

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pronovost

Related words

rectorpresidentdeanvice-chancellorvice-presidentbenchermarshalgranny

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "provost"?▾

"Provost" has 2 syllables: prov · ost.

What is the IPA transcription of "provost"?▾

The IPA transcription of "provost" is /ˈpɹoʊvoʊst/.

What does "provost" mean?▾

Provost: One placed in charge: a head, a chief, particularly:

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