How to pronounce proceeding
Say it like pruh-SEE-ding. Proceeding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE).
- pruh
- SEE
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proceeding 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.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of proceeding
American and British speakers say proceeding in essentially the same way: /prəˈsidɪŋ/ in the US and /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-SEE-ding.
What does proceeding mean?
- (law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
Where does proceeding come from?
By surface analysis, proceed + -ing.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with proceeding
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of proceeding.
Questions about saying proceeding
How do you pronounce proceeding?
Say pruh-SEE-ding. The American pronunciation is /prəˈsidɪŋ/. In British English it is /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proceeding?
Proceeding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE). Broken into parts: pruh · SEE · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say proceeding the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prəˈsidɪŋ/ and the British form is /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.