How to pronounce precedes
Say it like prih-SEEDZ. Precedes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEEDZ).
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- prih
- SEEDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Precedes 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.
- SEEDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of precedes
American and British speakers say precedes in essentially the same way: /prɪˈsidz/ in the US and /prɪˈsiːdz/ in the UK.
British respelling: prih-SEEDZ.
What does precedes mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of precede How to pronounce precede
Words that rhyme with precedes
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of precedes.
Questions about saying precedes
How do you pronounce precedes?
Say prih-SEEDZ. The American pronunciation is /prɪˈsidz/. In British English it is /prɪˈsiːdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in precedes?
Precedes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEEDZ). Broken into parts: prih · SEEDZ.
Do Americans and Brits say precedes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prɪˈsidz/ and the British form is /prɪˈsiːdz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.