How to pronounce procedure
procedure
/prəˈsiːdʒər/
3 syllables, stress on the second
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There is a second pronunciation: /prəʊˈsiːdʒər/.
Procedure, sound by sound
| /p/as in pen | With a light puff of air at the start of a word. |
| /r/as in red | The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill. |
| /ə/as in cup | A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open. |
| /s/as in see | Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air. |
| /iː/as in sheep | A long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile. |
| /dʒ/as in job | One sound: “d” released straight into the middle of “vision”. |
| /ər/as in bird | Lips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound. |
In a sentence
Despite criticism, the award procedure will not change.
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce procedure?
Procedure is pronounced /prəˈsiːdʒər/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /prəʊˈsiːdʒər/, is also used.
How many syllables are in procedure?
Procedure has 3 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in procedure?
The second syllable: /prəˈsiːdʒər/.