How to pronounce precedency
Say it like PRES-ih-dun-see. Precedency has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRES).
- PRES
- ih
- dun
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Precedency pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRESSay 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.
- dunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of precedency
American and British speakers say precedency in essentially the same way: /ˈprɛsɪdənsi/ in the US and /ˈprɛsɪdənsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRES-ih-dun-see.
What does precedency mean?
- Precedence; superiority.
Where does precedency come from?
From precedent + -ency.
Questions about saying precedency
How do you pronounce precedency?
Say PRES-ih-dun-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɛsɪdənsi/. In British English it is /ˈprɛsɪdənsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in precedency?
Precedency has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRES). Broken into parts: PRES · ih · dun · see.
Do Americans and Brits say precedency the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprɛsɪdənsi/ and the British form is /ˈprɛsɪdənsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.