How to pronounce procedural
Say it like pruh-SEE-juh-rul. Procedural has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE).
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- pruh
- SEE
- juh
- rul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Procedural 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.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of procedural
American and British speakers say procedural in essentially the same way: /prəˈsidʒərəl/ in the US and /prəˈsiːdʒərəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-SEE-juh-rul.
What does procedural mean?
- of or relating to procedure“a procedural violation”
- relating to court practice and procedure as opposed to the principles of law“adjective law”
Where does procedural come from?
From procedure + -al.
Questions about saying procedural
How do you pronounce procedural?
Say pruh-SEE-juh-rul. The American pronunciation is /prəˈsidʒərəl/. In British English it is /prəˈsiːdʒərəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in procedural?
Procedural has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE). Broken into parts: pruh · SEE · juh · rul.
Do Americans and Brits say procedural the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prəˈsidʒərəl/ and the British form is /prəˈsiːdʒərəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.