How to pronounce procured
Say it like proh-KYOORD. Procured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOORD).
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- proh
- KYOORD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Procured 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.
- KYOORDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of procured
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pruh-KYOORD.
What does procured mean?
- simple past and past participle of procure How to pronounce procure
Words that rhyme with procured
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Questions about saying procured
How do you pronounce procured?
Say proh-KYOORD. The American pronunciation is /proʊˈkjʊrd/. In British English it is /prəˈkjʊəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in procured?
Procured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOORD). Broken into parts: proh · KYOORD.
Is procured 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 /prəˈkjʊəd/ (pruh-KYOORD).