Proverb

How many syllables in Proverb?

proverb has 2 syllables

Split Proverb into syllables?

proverb

Definition of Proverb

A short, well-known saying that expresses a common truth or belief.

How should Proverb divide into syllables

There are 2 syllables in the word 'proverb'. The first syllable has a vowel 'o' and the second syllable has a vowel 'e'. The consonants in this word are 'p', 'r', 'v', and 'b'.

Part of Speech - Proverb

Noun

My grandmother always tells me a proverb before I leave her house.

Sentences with Proverb

  • A proverb is a wise saying.
  • The proverb 'actions speak louder than words' means that what you do is more important than what you say.
  • My teacher started the class with a proverb.
  • The proverb 'early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise' is a popular saying.
  • My mom taught me a proverb that says 'if you want something done right, do it yourself.'
  • The proverb 'practice makes perfect' means that if you keep practicing something, you will eventually become very good at it.
  • The proverb 'look before you leap' means that you should think carefully before you do something.
  • A proverb can teach you an important lesson.
  • The meaning of a proverb is often based on common sense.
  • A proverb can be used to give advice.

Quotes with Proverb

  • A proverb is one man's wit and all men's wisdom. - Lord John Russell
  • A proverb is to speech what salt is to food. - Arabic Proverb
  • A proverb is a short sentence based on long experience. - Miguel de Cervantes
  • A proverb is a horse that can carry one swiftly to the discovery of an idea. - Anonymous
  • A proverb is a wise saying, old yet radiant with novelty. - Martin Farquhar Tupper
  • A proverb is a lantern whereby men may learn wisdom. - John Ray
  • A proverb is a mirror in which fools see themselves. - German Proverb
  • A proverb is the wisdom of many and the wit of one. - Lord John Russell
  • A proverb is a friend of reason. - English Proverb
  • A proverb is a true word that has been said often. - Turkish Proverb

Number of characters in Proverb

7 ( p, r, o, v, e, r, b )

Unique letters in Proverb

6 ( p, r, o, v, e, b )

Proverb Backwards

brevorp

Phonetic Transcription of Proverb

IPA (International): ˈprɑ:vɜ:b

ARA (American): ˈprɑvɝb

EPA (English): ˈprɑ:vɜ:b

PRAA-VER-B