How to pronounce precedential
Say it like pres-uh-DEN-shul. Precedential has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEN).
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- pres
- uh
- DEN
- shul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Precedential pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- presGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of precedential
American and British speakers say precedential in essentially the same way: /ˌprɛsəˈdɛnʃəl/ in the US and /ˌprɛsəˈdɛnʃəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: pres-uh-DEN-shul.
What does precedential mean?
- Having the force of precedent.
Where does precedential come from?
From precedent + -ial.
Words that rhyme with precedential
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of precedential.
- potential
- essential
- presidential
- residential
- influential
- confidential
- differential
- existential
- exponential
- sequential
Questions about saying precedential
How do you pronounce precedential?
Say pres-uh-DEN-shul. The American pronunciation is /ˌprɛsəˈdɛnʃəl/. In British English it is /ˌprɛsəˈdɛnʃəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in precedential?
Precedential has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEN). Broken into parts: pres · uh · DEN · shul.
Do Americans and Brits say precedential the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌprɛsəˈdɛnʃəl/ and the British form is /ˌprɛsəˈdɛnʃəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.