How to Pronounce “proper”
word
/ˈpɹɑpɝ/
PRAH-pur
/pɹˈɒpɐ/
PRO-puh
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɹɑpɝ/
British English
/pɹˈɒpɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PRAH-pur
UK
PRO-puh
Listen in Context
You need proper shoes for hiking.
That was a proper meal, not just a snack.
He gave me the proper answer.
The children learned proper table manners.