How to pronounce procuress
Say it like pruh-KYUUR-is. Procuress has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYUUR).
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- pruh
- KYUUR
- is
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Procuress pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KYUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- isKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of procuress
American and British speakers say procuress in essentially the same way: /prəˈkjʊrɪs/ in the US and /prəˈkjʊrɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-KYUUR-is.
What does procuress mean?
- A middlewoman: a woman who performs as a go-between, an intermediary.
- A female procurer.
Where does procuress come from?
From Old French procureresse (compare French procureuse), corresponding to procure + -ess.
Questions about saying procuress
How do you pronounce procuress?
Say pruh-KYUUR-is. The American pronunciation is /prəˈkjʊrɪs/. In British English it is /prəˈkjʊrɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in procuress?
Procuress has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYUUR). Broken into parts: pruh · KYUUR · is.
Do Americans and Brits say procuress the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prəˈkjʊrɪs/ and the British form is /prəˈkjʊrɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.