How to pronounce proceeded
Say it like pruh-SEE-did. Proceeded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE).
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- pruh
- SEE
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proceeded 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.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of proceeded
American and British speakers say proceeded in essentially the same way: /prəˈsidɪd/ in the US and /prəˈsiːdɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-SEE-did.
What does proceeded mean?
- simple past and past participle of proceed How to pronounce proceed
Words that rhyme with proceeded
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of proceeded.
Questions about saying proceeded
How do you pronounce proceeded?
Say pruh-SEE-did. The American pronunciation is /prəˈsidɪd/. In British English it is /prəˈsiːdɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proceeded?
Proceeded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE). Broken into parts: pruh · SEE · did.
Do Americans and Brits say proceeded the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prəˈsidɪd/ and the British form is /prəˈsiːdɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.