What is the correct pronunciation of the word “processes”?

What is the correct pronunciation of the word processes? I am confused because my mother tongue is not English, and in my company some say it as "process-eez" and some say it "process-ess".

Answer

Even in the dictionary, this word has several recognized pronunciations:

• In the singular, the first syllable can be pronounced with a long or short o.


• In the plural, the last syllable can be pronounced with a long or short e.

All four of these pronunciations can be heard by clicking on the speaker icons at the Merriam-Webster website.