How to pronounce antecedence
Say it like an-TES-ih-duns. Antecedence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TES).
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US American/ænˈtɛsɪdəns/an-TES-ih-duns
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- an
- TES
- ih
- duns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Antecedence pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- TESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does antecedence mean?
noun
- The relationship of preceding something in time or order.
- That which precedes something or someone (e.g. prior events, origin, ancestry).
- The length of time by which one event or time period precedes another.
Where does antecedence come from?
From Latin antecēdentia from Latin antecēdēns (“preceding”), from antecēdō (“go before”).
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Questions about saying antecedence
How do you pronounce antecedence?
Say an-TES-ih-duns. The American pronunciation is /ænˈtɛsɪdəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in antecedence?
Antecedence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TES). Broken into parts: an · TES · ih · duns.