How to pronounce procure
Say it like proh-KYOOR. Procure has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOOR).
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- proh
- KYOOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Procure 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.
- KYOORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of procure
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pruh-KYOOR.
What does procure mean?
- To acquire or obtain.
- To induce or persuade someone to do something.
Where does procure come from?
From Middle English procuren, from Old French procurer, from Late Latin prōcūrāre (“to manage, administer”), from prō (“on behalf of”) + cūrō (“to care for”).
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Words that rhyme with procure
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Questions about saying procure
How do you pronounce procure?
Say proh-KYOOR. The American pronunciation is /proʊˈkjʊr/. In British English it is /prəˈkjʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in procure?
Procure has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOOR). Broken into parts: proh · KYOOR.
Is procure 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 /prəˈkjʊə/ (pruh-KYOOR).