How to Pronounce Procurement

To pronounce "procurement", say PROC-ur-em-ent — 4 syllables, IPA /pɹəˈkjʊə.mənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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11

Letters

/pɹəˈkjʊə.mənt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “procurement”

"procurement" has 4 syllables: proc-ur-em-ent.

What does procurement mean?

noun

  1. The purchasing department of a company.
  2. The act of procuring or obtaining; obtainment; attainment.

    “He was responsible for the procurement of materials and supplies.”

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Related words

procuralprocurancesuppliessourcingemploymentrecruitingbuyerhiring

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "procurement"?▾

"Procurement" has 4 syllables: proc · ur · em · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "procurement"?▾

The IPA transcription of "procurement" is /pɹəˈkjʊə.mənt/.

What does "procurement" mean?▾

Procurement: The purchasing department of a company.

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