proverb

/ˈprɒvɜːb/

Syllables prov·erb

Stress PROV-erb

Phonics Breakdown

pro

/prɒ/

short o

verb

/vɜːb/

er sound

Meaning

a short well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice

Sound Reference

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pro=/prɒ/(problem) + verb=/vɜːb/(verb)

Example

There is an old proverb that says honesty is the best policy.