How to pronounce proceed
Say it like pruh-SEED. Proceed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEED).
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- pruh
- SEED
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proceed 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.
- SEEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of proceed
American and British speakers say proceed in essentially the same way: /prəˈsid/ in the US and /prəˈsiːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-SEED.
What does proceed mean?
- continue talking“`I know it's hard', he continued, `but there is no choice'”“carry on--pretend we are not in the room”
- move ahead; travel onward in time or space“We proceeded towards Washington”“She continued in the direction of the hills”
- follow a procedure or take a course“We should go farther in this matter”“She went through a lot of trouble”
Where does proceed come from?
From Middle English proceden, from Old French proceder, from Latin prōcēdō (“to go forth, go forward, advance”), from prō (“forth”) + cēdō (“to go”); see cede.
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Words that rhyme with proceed
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Questions about saying proceed
How do you pronounce proceed?
Say pruh-SEED. The American pronunciation is /prəˈsid/. In British English it is /prəˈsiːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proceed?
Proceed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEED). Broken into parts: pruh · SEED.
Do Americans and Brits say proceed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prəˈsid/ and the British form is /prəˈsiːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.