How to pronounce precedents
Say it like PRES-uh-dunts. Precedents has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRES).
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- PRES
- uh
- dunts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Precedents 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.
- 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.
American vs British pronunciation of precedents
American and British speakers say precedents in essentially the same way: /ˈprɛsədənts/ in the US and /ˈprɛsədənts/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRES-uh-dunts.
What does precedents mean?
- plural of precedent How to pronounce precedent
- third-person singular simple present indicative of precedent How to pronounce precedent
Questions about saying precedents
How do you pronounce precedents?
Say PRES-uh-dunts. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɛsədənts/. In British English it is /ˈprɛsədənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in precedents?
Precedents has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRES). Broken into parts: PRES · uh · dunts.
Do Americans and Brits say precedents the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprɛsədənts/ and the British form is /ˈprɛsədənts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.