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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 penWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/iː/as in sheepA long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.
/dʒ/as in jobOne sound: “d” released straight into the middle of “vision”.
/ər/as in birdLips 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/.

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