How to pronounce procacious
Say it like pruh-KAY-shus. Procacious has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY).
- pruh
- KAY
- shus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Procacious pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of procacious
American and British speakers say procacious in essentially the same way: /prəˈkeɪʃəs/ in the US and /prəˈkeɪʃəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-KAY-shus.
What does procacious mean?
- Bold, forward, insolent.
Where does procacious come from?
From Latin procāx (“bold, impudent”), from procō (“ask, demand”), from procus (“suitor”).
Words that rhyme with procacious
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of procacious.
Questions about saying procacious
How do you pronounce procacious?
Say pruh-KAY-shus. The American pronunciation is /prəˈkeɪʃəs/. In British English it is /prəˈkeɪʃəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in procacious?
Procacious has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY). Broken into parts: pruh · KAY · shus.
Do Americans and Brits say procacious the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prəˈkeɪʃəs/ and the British form is /prəˈkeɪʃəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.