How to pronounce antecedents
Say it like an-TES-uh-dunts. Antecedents has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TES).
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US American/ˌænˈtɛsədənts/an-TES-uh-dunts
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- an
- TES
- uh
- dunts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Antecedents 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.
- duntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
Other ways to say antecedents
Antecedents also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- an-tih-SEE-dunts /ˌæntɪˈsidənts/
What does antecedents mean?
noun
- plural of antecedent How to pronounce antecedent
Questions about saying antecedents
How do you pronounce antecedents?
Say an-TES-uh-dunts. The American pronunciation is /ˌænˈtɛsədənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in antecedents?
Antecedents has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TES). Broken into parts: an · TES · uh · dunts.