How to Pronounce "provenance"
word
ˈpɹɑvənəns
PRAH-vuh-nuhns
pɹˈuːvnəns
PROO-vnuhns
Definition
The origin or history of something, especially the record of ownership of a work of art, antique, or valuable object.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɹɑvənəns
British English
pɹˈuːvnəns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PRAH-vuh-nuhns
UK
PROO-vnuhns
Listen in Context
The provenance of this painting is well documented.
Can you prove the provenance of this antique vase?
The museum requires detailed provenance for all artifacts.
Experts are still debating the provenance of that rare sculpture.