How to pronounce procession
Say it like pruh-SESH-un. Procession has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SESH).
- pruh
- SESH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Procession 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.
- SESHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of procession
American and British speakers say procession in essentially the same way: /prəˈsɛʃən/ in the US and /prəˈsɛʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-SESH-un.
What does procession mean?
- The act of progressing or proceeding.
- A group of people or things moving along in an orderly, stately, or solemn manner; a train of persons advancing in order; a retinue.“a procession of mourners”
- A number of things happening in sequence (in space or in time).
- To take part in a procession.
- To honour with a procession.
- To ascertain, mark, and establish the boundary lines of (lands).
Where does procession come from?
From Middle English processioun, borrowed from Old French pourciession, from Latin prōcessiō (“a marching forward, an advance, in Late Latin a religious procession”), from prōcēdere, past participle prōcessus (“to move forward, advance, proceed”); see proceed.
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Words that rhyme with procession
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Questions about saying procession
How do you pronounce procession?
Say pruh-SESH-un. The American pronunciation is /prəˈsɛʃən/. In British English it is /prəˈsɛʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in procession?
Procession has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SESH). Broken into parts: pruh · SESH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say procession the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prəˈsɛʃən/ and the British form is /prəˈsɛʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.