How to pronounce produce
Say it like pruh-DOOS. Produce has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOOS).
- pruh
- DOOS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tip: Noun (fruit and vegetables): 'PROH-dooss'. Verb: 'pruh-DOOSS'.
Produce 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.
- DOOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of produce
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: pruh-DYOOS.
Other ways to say produce
Produce also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- PROH-doos /ˈproʊdus/
What does produce mean?
- To bring forth, to yield, make, manufacture, or otherwise generate.
- To make or yield something.
- To make (a thing) available to a person, an authority, etc.; to provide for inspection.
- That which is produced.
- Harvested agricultural goods collectively, especially vegetables and fruit, but possibly including eggs, dairy products and meat; the saleable food products of farms.
- Offspring.
Where does produce come from?
From Middle English produce, from Latin prōdūcō (“to lead forth”), from prō- (“forth, forward”) + dūcō (“to lead, bring”).
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Words that rhyme with produce
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Questions about saying produce
How do you pronounce produce?
Say pruh-DOOS. The American pronunciation is /prəˈdus/. In British English it is /prəˈdjuːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in produce?
Produce has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOOS). Broken into parts: pruh · DOOS.
Is produce pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /prəˈdjuːs/ (pruh-DYOOS).