How to pronounce procuracy
Say it like PRAH-kyuh-ruh-see. Procuracy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAH).
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- PRAH
- kyuh
- ruh
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Procuracy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of procuracy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PROK-yuu-ruh-see.
What does procuracy mean?
- The office of a procurator.
Where does procuracy come from?
Inherited from Middle English procuracie, from Anglo-Norman procuracie, from Latin prōcūrātia, analyzed as procure + -cy (“office of”).
Questions about saying procuracy
How do you pronounce procuracy?
Say PRAH-kyuh-ruh-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɑkjərəsi/. In British English it is /ˈprɒkjʊrəsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in procuracy?
Procuracy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAH). Broken into parts: PRAH · kyuh · ruh · see.
Is procuracy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈprɒkjʊrəsi/ (PROK-yuu-ruh-see).