How to Pronounce Proceeding

To pronounce "proceeding", say PROC-eed-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /pɹəˈsiːdɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/pɹəˈsiːdɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “proceeding”

"proceeding" has 3 syllables: proc-eed-ing. It rhymes with preceding and misleading, if that helps it stick.

What does proceeding mean?

verb

  1. To move, pass, or go forward or onward; to advance; to carry on

    “To proceed on a journey.”

  2. To pass from one point, topic, or stage, to another.

    “To proceed with a story or argument.”

noun

  1. The act of one who proceeds, or who prosecutes a design or transaction
  2. An event or happening; something that happens

Synonyms

forthgoprogressmeasureprocedurestep

Antonyms

recederegress

Words that rhyme with proceeding

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

precedingmisleadingsucceedingpleadingleadingrecedingexceedingconcedingpreceedingfeedingspeedingceding

Related words

advancingstartingunderwaystartprogressundertakeapproachcontinue

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "proceeding"?▾

"Proceeding" has 3 syllables: proc · eed · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "proceeding"?▾

The IPA transcription of "proceeding" is /pɹəˈsiːdɪŋ/.

What does "proceeding" mean?▾

Proceeding: To move, pass, or go forward or onward; to advance; to carry on

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