How to pronounce procurement
Say it like proh-KYOOR-munt. Procurement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOOR).
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- proh
- KYOOR
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Procurement 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.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of procurement
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pruh-KYOOR-munt.
What does procurement mean?
- the act of getting possession of something“he was responsible for the procurement of materials and supplies”
Where does procurement come from?
Inherited from Middle English procurement, from Old French procurement, from procurer.
Questions about saying procurement
How do you pronounce procurement?
Say proh-KYOOR-munt. The American pronunciation is /proʊˈkjʊrmənt/. In British English it is /prəˈkjʊəmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in procurement?
Procurement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOOR). Broken into parts: proh · KYOOR · munt.
Is procurement 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 /prəˈkjʊəmənt/ (pruh-KYOOR-munt).