How to Pronounce "provinces"
word
ˈpɹɑvənsəz
PRAH-vin-siz
pɹˈɒvɪnsɪz
pro-VIN-siz
Definition
Administrative regions or areas within a country, similar to states or territories. Usually refers to regions outside the country’s capital or main city.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɹɑvənsəz
British English
pɹˈɒvɪnsɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PRAH-vin-siz
UK
pro-VIN-siz
Listen in Context
Canada has ten provinces and three territories.
Many people from the provinces move to the capital for work.
Different provinces have their own local foods.
He grew up in one of the coastal provinces before moving to the city.