How to pronounce procreation
Say it like PROH-kree-ay-shun. Procreation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH).
- PROH
- kree
- ay
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Procreation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kreeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of procreation
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PROH-kree-ay-shun.
What does procreation mean?
- The process by which an organism produces others of its biological kind
Where does procreation come from?
From Old French procreacion, from Latin prōcreātiō (“generation”), the noun of action from prōcreāre (“to bring forth”), itself from prō- (“forth”) + creāre (“to create”).
Questions about saying procreation
How do you pronounce procreation?
Say PROH-kree-ay-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˈproʊkriˌeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˈprəʊkriˌeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in procreation?
Procreation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH). Broken into parts: PROH · kree · ay · shun.
Is procreation 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 /ˈprəʊkriˌeɪʃən/ (PROH-kree-ay-shun).