How to Pronounce "provisional"
word
pɹəˈvɪʒənəɫ
pruh-VIZH-uh-nuhl
pɹəvˈɪʒənəl
pruh-VIZH-uh-nuhl
Definition
Something 'provisional' is temporary and not final, often used until a permanent plan or decision is made.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɹəˈvɪʒənəɫ
British English
pɹəvˈɪʒənəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pruh-VIZH-uh-nuhl
UK
pruh-VIZH-uh-nuhl
Listen in Context
He has a provisional driver's license.
The meeting date is only provisional for now.
They gave us a provisional plan to follow.
The results are provisional until all votes are counted.