How to pronounce proceeds
Say it like pruh-SEEDZ. Proceeds has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEEDZ).
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- pruh
- SEEDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proceeds 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.
- SEEDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of proceeds
American and British speakers say proceeds in essentially the same way: /prəˈsidz/ in the US and /prəˈsiːdz/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-SEEDZ.
What does proceeds mean?
- the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property“the average return was about 5%”
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Words that rhyme with proceeds
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Questions about saying proceeds
How do you pronounce proceeds?
Say pruh-SEEDZ. The American pronunciation is /prəˈsidz/. In British English it is /prəˈsiːdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proceeds?
Proceeds has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEEDZ). Broken into parts: pruh · SEEDZ.
Do Americans and Brits say proceeds the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prəˈsidz/ and the British form is /prəˈsiːdz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.