How to Pronounce "propose to"
expression
pɹəˈpoʊz/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
pruh-POHZ tuh / pruh-POHZ tuh / pruh-POHZ tih
pɹəpˈəʊz/ /tˈuː
pruh-POHZ TOO
Definition
To ask someone to marry you. It means expressing the intention to get married to someone, usually in a special or formal way.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɹəˈpoʊz/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
pɹəpˈəʊz/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pruh-POHZ tuh / pruh-POHZ tuh / pruh-POHZ tih
UK
pruh-POHZ TOO
Listen in Context
He decided to propose to his girlfriend at dinner.
Are you going to propose to her soon?
He got nervous before he could propose to his partner.
I can't believe he chose the stadium to propose to her!