How to pronounce processes
Say it like PROS-es-uz. Processes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROS).
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- PROS
- es
- uz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Processes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- esKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of processes
American and British speakers say processes in essentially the same way: /ˈprɑsɛsəz/ in the US and /ˈprəʊsɛsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PROH-ses-iz.
What does processes mean?
- plural of process How to pronounce process
- third-person singular simple present indicative of process How to pronounce process
Questions about saying processes
How do you pronounce processes?
Say PROS-es-uz. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɑsɛsəz/. In British English it is /ˈprəʊsɛsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in processes?
Processes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROS). Broken into parts: PROS · es · uz.
Do Americans and Brits say processes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprɑsɛsəz/ and the British form is /ˈprəʊsɛsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.