How to Pronounce "proviso"
word
pɹəˈvaɪzoʊ
pruh-VY-zoh
pɹəvˈaɪzəʊ
pruh-VY-zoh
Definition
A proviso is a condition or requirement that is added to an agreement or statement, often specifying something that must happen or be met for the agreement to stand.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɹəˈvaɪzoʊ
British English
pɹəvˈaɪzəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pruh-VY-zoh
UK
pruh-VY-zoh
Listen in Context
The agreement included a proviso that the work must be finished by June.
They accepted the proposal with one important proviso.
The contract has a proviso about payment terms.
She agreed to help, but only under the proviso that her name would not be used.