How to pronounce procuration
Say it like prah-kyuh-RAY-shun. Procuration has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY).
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- prah
- kyuh
- RAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Procuration pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. 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 procuration
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: prok-yuu-RAY-shun.
What does procuration mean?
- The act of procuring; procurement.
- The management of another's affairs.
- The instrument by which a person is empowered to transact the affairs of another; a proxy.
Where does procuration come from?
Inherited from Middle English procuracioun, from Middle French procuration and its etymon Latin prōcūrātiōnem (through Old French procuracion).
Words that rhyme with procuration
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Questions about saying procuration
How do you pronounce procuration?
Say prah-kyuh-RAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌprɑkjəˈreɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌprɒkjʊˈreɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in procuration?
Procuration has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY). Broken into parts: prah · kyuh · RAY · shun.
Is procuration 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 /ˌprɒkjʊˈreɪʃən/ (prok-yuu-RAY-shun).