How to pronounce precede
Say it like prih-SEED. Precede has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEED).
- prih
- SEED
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Precede pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SEEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of precede
American and British speakers say precede in essentially the same way: /prɪˈsid/ in the US and /prɪˈsiːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: prih-SEED.
What does precede mean?
- To go before, go in front of.“Cultural genocide precedes physical genocide.”
- To cause to be preceded; to preface; to introduce.
- To have higher rank than (someone or something else).
- Brief editorial preface (usually to an article or essay).
Where does precede come from?
From Middle French précéder, from Latin praecēdō, from prae- + cēdō.
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Words that rhyme with precede
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Questions about saying precede
How do you pronounce precede?
Say prih-SEED. The American pronunciation is /prɪˈsid/. In British English it is /prɪˈsiːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in precede?
Precede has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEED). Broken into parts: prih · SEED.
Do Americans and Brits say precede the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prɪˈsid/ and the British form is /prɪˈsiːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.