How to Pronounce "proprietors"
word
pɹəˈpɹaɪətɝz
pruh-PRY-uh-terz
pɹəpɹˈaɪətəz
pruh-PRY-uh-tuhz
Definition
Proprietors are the owners of a business, property, or company, especially small businesses or shops.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɹəˈpɹaɪətɝz
British English
pɹəpɹˈaɪətəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pruh-PRY-uh-terz
UK
pruh-PRY-uh-tuhz
Listen in Context
The proprietors of the bakery greet every customer with a smile.
Many hotel proprietors live on site.
The restaurant's proprietors decided to renovate the building.
Some of the shop's proprietors are always ready to chat with regulars.