Learn How to Pronounce proust
Not sure how to say a word? Try the Promova pronunciation tool for free and learn how to pronounce anything in English correctly. Discover over 100,000 words and easily learn English pronunciation online!
Find your word:
Find how to pronounce a word and practice it in our free word pronouncer for English learners!
How to pronounce:
proust
Definition:
(nou) French novelist (1871-1922)
Learn more about:proust
Related Words:
How to perfect your pronunciation of: proust
Learn Individual Sounds
Break proust down into individual sounds such as . Practice these parts before you learn to say the whole word.
Copy Others
Use the tools above to find out how different people say proust in their accents, then try to repeat after them.
Pick an Accent
Avoid mixing word pronunciations. If you’re learning American English, stick to it and try not to confuse yourself with British pronunciation.
Record Yourself
Say proust in the pronunciation tool as many times as it takes before you get it right. Record yourself saying different sentences with proust.
Get a Native Tutor
Improve your pronunciation with native speakers! Practice with American, British, and Australian teachers on Promova.
Common mistakes of proust pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some pronounce "proust" as "proust" /praʊst/, confusing the vowel sound with "ow" in "how". Tip: Focus on the "ou" sounding like "oo" in "food" /pruːst/.
- Ignoring the silent "t": Many say "proust" with a pronounced "t", resulting in "proust" /praʊst/. Tip: Remember, the final "t" is silent in both US and UK pronunciations.
- Overemphasizing the first syllable: Some stress the first syllable too much, saying "PRAO-st". Tip: Use primary stress on the second syllable, saying "proust" /pruːst/ with a balanced emphasis.
- Mixing up the "r" sound: Some pronounce "proust" with a hard "r", leading to "proust" /prɑʊst/. Tip: Use a softer "r" sound, similar to how you would in "red" /rɛd/.
- Confusing with similar names: People may mistakenly say "Proust" as in "Proust" /pruːst/, the famous author. Tip: Ensure clarity by emphasizing the "ou" sound distinctly when referring to "proust".