How to Pronounce Procured

To pronounce "procured", say PROC-ur-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /pɹəˈkjɔːd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/pɹəˈkjɔːd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “procured”

"procured" has 3 syllables: proc-ur-ed. It rhymes with assured and obscured, if that helps it stick.

What does procured mean?

verb

To acquire or obtain.
To obtain a person as a prostitute for somebody else.

Synonyms

obtain buy purchase

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Words that rhyme with procured

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assured obscured reassured inured endured ensured secured cured contoured allured lured loord

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "procured"?▾

"Procured" has 3 syllables: proc · ur · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "procured"?▾

The IPA transcription of "procured" is /pɹəˈkjɔːd/.

What does "procured" mean?▾

Procured: To acquire or obtain.

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