How to Pronounce "produce"
word
/ˈpɹoʊdus/, /pɹəˈdus/
PROH-doos (noun), pruh-DOOS (verb)
/ˈprəʊdjuːs/, /prəˈdjuːs/
PROH-dyoos (noun), pruh-DYOOS (verb)
Definition
To make, create, or cause something to exist. As a noun, it also means fresh fruits and vegetables sold in stores or markets.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɹoʊdus/, /pɹəˈdus/
British English
/ˈprəʊdjuːs/, /prəˈdjuːs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PROH-doos (noun), pruh-DOOS (verb)
UK
PROH-dyoos (noun), pruh-DYOOS (verb)
Listen in Context
This machine produces clean water.
The farm produces a lot of tomatoes.
I buy fresh produce at the market every Saturday.
The new policy could produce better results over time.