How to Pronounce "proletarian"
word
ˌpɹoʊɫəˈtɛɹiən
proh-luh-TAIR-ee-uhn
pɹəʊltˈeəɹiən
prohl-TAIR-ee-uhn
Definition
Relating to the working class, especially people who do not own property and earn a living by working for others. Often used in discussions about class or politics.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌpɹoʊɫəˈtɛɹiən
British English
pɹəʊltˈeəɹiən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
proh-luh-TAIR-ee-uhn
UK
prohl-TAIR-ee-uhn
Listen in Context
The factory hired many proletarian workers.
A proletarian has few political rights in some societies.
The novel describes the life of a proletarian family.
Many political movements focused on proletarian values in the 20th century.