How to Pronounce "propitious"
word
pɹəˈpɪʃəs
pruh-PIH-shuhs
pɹəpˈɪʃəs
pruh-PIH-shuhs
Definition
If something is propitious, it is likely to lead to success or bring good results; it means favorable or promising.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɹəˈpɪʃəs
British English
pɹəpˈɪʃəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pruh-PIH-shuhs
UK
pruh-PIH-shuhs
Listen in Context
This is a propitious time to start your project.
The weather was propitious for our picnic.
A propitious sign appeared before the ceremony.
Everything seemed propitious for a positive outcome.