How to Pronounce Procession

To pronounce "procession", say PROC-ess-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /pɹəˈsɛʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/pɹəˈsɛʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “procession”

"procession" has 3 syllables: proc-ess-ion. It rhymes with expression and discretion, if that helps it stick.

What does procession mean?

noun

  1. The act of progressing or proceeding.
  2. A group of people or things moving along in an orderly, stately, or solemn manner; a train of persons advancing in order; a retinue.

    “a procession of mourners; the Lord Mayor's procession”

verb

  1. To take part in a procession.
  2. To honour with a procession.

Synonyms

process

Words that rhyme with procession

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

expressiondiscretionoppressionobsessionconcessionimpressionprogressionquestionaccessionregressiondigressionpossession

Related words

marchparadepilgrimagesuitemotorcadetrailrallycaravan

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "procession"?▾

"Procession" has 3 syllables: proc · ess · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "procession"?▾

The IPA transcription of "procession" is /pɹəˈsɛʃən/.

What does "procession" mean?▾

Procession: The act of progressing or proceeding.

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