How to pronounce procerus
Say it like proh-SIR-us. Procerus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIR).
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- proh
- SIR
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Procerus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- SIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of procerus
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: proh-SAIR-rus.
What does procerus mean?
- A roughly triangular facial muscle that arises from the fascia of the nasal bone and a cartilage in the side of the nose and inserts into the skin between the eyebrows, drawing down the medial part of the eyebrow and the skin of the forehead.
Where does procerus come from?
Borrowed from Latin prōcērus (“high, tall, long”), clipping of mūsculus prōcērus (“tall muscle”).
Words that rhyme with procerus
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Questions about saying procerus
How do you pronounce procerus?
Say proh-SIR-us. The American pronunciation is /proʊˈsɪrəs/. In British English it is /prəʊˈsɛərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in procerus?
Procerus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIR). Broken into parts: proh · SIR · us.
Is procerus pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /prəʊˈsɛərəs/ (proh-SAIR-rus).