English pronunciation · Words Starting with P
Provided Pronunciation
Provided is pronounced pruh-VY-did, IPA /prəˈvaɪdɪd/.
pruh-VY-did
US /prəˈvaɪdɪd/ · UK /prəˈvaɪdɪd/
Syllables: pruh · VY · did (3 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
verb (past tense of provide); also a conjunction: Gave or made available, or, as a linking word, on the condition that.
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Provided in a Sentence
- The school provided every child with a tablet.
- Lunch is provided on both days.
- You can bring the dog, provided she stays on the lead.
Common Mispronunciations of Provided
Not pruh-VYD
A d sound in front of the ending forces an extra beat, so provided runs to three where provide has two.
Not pruh-VY-ded
The ending arrives as did with no clear e inside it, matching decided and divided.
Tip: As a conjunction it means as long as, and nothing about the sound changes.
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