processes

English

Pronunciation

(General American) IPA^(key): /ˈpɹɑsɛsɪz/
(Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈpɹəʊ̯sɛsɪz/
(nonstandard, for the noun plural) IPA^(key): /ˈpɹɑsɛˌsiːz/, /ˈpɹɒsɛˌsiːz/
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Usage notes

The nonstandard pronunciation /ˈpɹɒsɛˌsiːz/ (with the final syllable pronounced like seize) is due to influence from plurals like parentheses and hypotheses, and perhaps even bases. Compare biases, where a similar influence is found.

Noun

processes

plural of process

Verb

processes

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of process

Portuguese

Verb

processes

Second-person singular (tu) present subjunctive of processar
Second-person singular (tu) negative imperative of processar