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procedure
Definition:
(nou) a particular course of action intended to achieve a result (nou) a process or series of acts especially of a practical or mechanical nature involved in a particular form of work (nou) a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program (nou) a mode of conducting legal and parliamentary proceedings
Phonetic Transcription:
prəˈsiːdʒə
Examples:
The procedure to procure land for the hostel is also in progress.
Reuse requires an extensive procedure of high level disinfection.
That was invidious procedure.
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Common mistakes of procedure pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "pro-ˈce-dure". This is incorrect. The primary stress is on the third syllable: "prə-ˈsiː-dʒər" (US) and "prə-ˈsiː-djʊə" (UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize "si" when pronouncing "procedure".
- Overemphasizing the "o": Many pronounce "procedure" with a strong "o" sound as "pro-ˈce-der". The "o" should be a schwa sound /ə/, making it sound lighter: "prə-ˈsiː-dʒər" (US) and "prə-ˈsiː-djʊə" (UK). Tip: Focus on a quick, soft "o" to improve clarity.
- Dropping the "r": Some speakers neglect the "r" in "procedure", resulting in "pro-ˈce-dju". This alters the pronunciation. The "r" should be pronounced clearly in both variants: "prə-ˈsiː-dʒər" (US) and "prə-ˈsiː-djʊə" (UK). Tip: Practice saying the "r" to maintain accuracy.
- Confusing the "j" sound: Learners sometimes pronounce the "j" in "procedure" as a hard "g", saying "pro-ˈce-gur". The correct sound is a soft "j": "prə-ˈsiː-dʒər" (US) and "prə-ˈsiː-djʊə" (UK). Tip: Think of "j" as in "judge" to get it right.
- Ignoring the vowel sounds: Some might say "pro-ˈse-dure" with a long "e". It's important to use a long "ee" sound: "prə-ˈsiː-dʒər" (US) and "prə-ˈsiː-djʊə" (UK). Tip: Practice the vowel sounds in "procedure" to ensure proper pronunciation.