How to pronounce processional
Say it like pruh-SESH-uh-nul. Processional has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SESH).
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- pruh
- SESH
- uh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Processional 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of processional
American and British speakers say processional in essentially the same way: /prəˈsɛʃənəl/ in the US and /prəˈsɛʃənəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-SESH-uh-nul.
What does processional mean?
- A hymn or other music used during a procession; prosodion.
- A group of people or things moving along in an orderly, stately, or solemn manner.
- A service book relating to ecclesiastical processions.
- Of, pertaining to, or used during a procession, particularly at the start of a religious ceremony or wedding.
Where does processional come from?
From procession + -al.
Words that rhyme with processional
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of processional.
Questions about saying processional
How do you pronounce processional?
Say pruh-SESH-uh-nul. The American pronunciation is /prəˈsɛʃənəl/. In British English it is /prəˈsɛʃənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in processional?
Processional has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SESH). Broken into parts: pruh · SESH · uh · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say processional the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prəˈsɛʃənəl/ and the British form is /prəˈsɛʃənəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.