How to pronounce preceded
Say it like prih-SEE-did. Preceded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE).
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- prih
- SEE
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preceded 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.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of preceded
American and British speakers say preceded in essentially the same way: /prɪˈsidɪd/ in the US and /prɪˈsiːdɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: prih-SEE-did.
What does preceded mean?
- simple past and past participle of precede How to pronounce precede
Words that rhyme with preceded
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of preceded.
Questions about saying preceded
How do you pronounce preceded?
Say prih-SEE-did. The American pronunciation is /prɪˈsidɪd/. In British English it is /prɪˈsiːdɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preceded?
Preceded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE). Broken into parts: prih · SEE · did.
Do Americans and Brits say preceded the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prɪˈsidɪd/ and the British form is /prɪˈsiːdɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.