How to pronounce processions
Say it like proh-SESH-unz. Processions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SESH).
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- proh
- SESH
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Processions 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.
- SESHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of processions
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: proh-SESH-unz.
What does processions mean?
- plural of procession How to pronounce procession
- third-person singular simple present indicative of procession How to pronounce procession
Questions about saying processions
How do you pronounce processions?
Say proh-SESH-unz. The American pronunciation is /proʊˈsɛʃənz/. In British English it is /prəʊˈsɛʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in processions?
Processions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SESH). Broken into parts: proh · SESH · unz.
Is processions 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 /prəʊˈsɛʃənz/ (proh-SESH-unz).