How to pronounce processor
Say it like PROS-es-er. Processor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROS).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈprɑˌsɛsɚ/PROS-es-er
UK British/ˈprəʊˌsɛsə/PROH-ses-uh
- PROS
- es
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Processor 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.
- esGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of processor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PROH-ses-uh.
What does processor mean?
noun
- A person or institution who processes things (foods, photos, applications, etc.).“He is a loan processor with a bank.”
- A device which processes, which changes something (a computer processor, food processor, etc.).“The food processor shredded the vegetables.”
- A central processing unit.“This mainframe's processor is fast.”
Where does processor come from?
Recorded since 1909, from process + -or.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- central processing unit
- cpu
- c.p.u.
- central processor
- mainframe
Questions about saying processor
How do you pronounce processor?
Say PROS-es-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɑˌsɛsɚ/. In British English it is /ˈprəʊˌsɛsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in processor?
Processor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROS). Broken into parts: PROS · es · er.
Is processor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈprəʊˌsɛsə/ (PROH-ses-uh).