How to Pronounce "proprietary"
word
pɹəˈpɹaɪəˌtɛɹi
pruh-PRY-uh-ter-ee
pɹəpɹˈaɪətəɹi
pruh-PRY-uh-tuh-ree
Definition
Something that is proprietary belongs to a specific person or company and is often protected from being copied or used by others without permission. Usually used to describe products, technologies, or information owned and controlled by a business.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɹəˈpɹaɪəˌtɛɹi
British English
pɹəpɹˈaɪətəɹi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pruh-PRY-uh-ter-ee
UK
pruh-PRY-uh-tuh-ree
Listen in Context
This company sells proprietary software.
The formula is proprietary and not shared with the public.
He invented a proprietary device for cleaning water.
Most phone chargers use a proprietary connector, so it's hard to share them.