How to pronounce antecedent
Say it like an-TES-uh-dunt. Antecedent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TES).
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- an
- TES
- uh
- dunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Antecedent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- TESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- duntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
Other ways to say antecedent
Antecedent also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- an-tih-SEE-dunt /ˌæntɪˈsidənt/
What does antecedent mean?
- Any thing that precedes another thing, especially the cause of the second thing.
- An ancestor.
- A word, phrase or clause referred to by a pronoun or other pro-form.
- Earlier, either in time or in order.“an antecedent cause”
- Presumptive.“an antecedent improbability”
Where does antecedent come from?
From Middle English antecedent, borrowed from Old French antecedent, from Latin antecēdēns (“going before”), from antecēdō (“to precede; excel; surpass”).
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Questions about saying antecedent
How do you pronounce antecedent?
Say an-TES-uh-dunt. The American pronunciation is /ˌænˈtɛsədənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in antecedent?
Antecedent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TES). Broken into parts: an · TES · uh · dunt.