How to Pronounce "providence"
word
/ˈpɹɑvədəns/
PRAH-vi-duhns
/pɹˈɒvɪdəns/
PRO-vi-duhns
Definition
Providence refers to the protective care or guidance of a higher power, often God, or the idea that events happen according to a divine plan.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɹɑvədəns/
British English
/pɹˈɒvɪdəns/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PRAH-vi-duhns
UK
PRO-vi-duhns
Listen in Context
Many people believe in providence when things work out unexpectedly well.
He thanked providence for his safety after the accident.
Some see life's challenges as tests of providence.
It was pure providence that they met again after so many years.