How to pronounce preceding
Say it like pree-SEE-ding. Preceding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE).
- pree
- SEE
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preceding pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- preeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of preceding
American and British speakers say preceding in essentially the same way: /priˈsidɪŋ/ in the US and /prɪˈsiːdɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: prih-SEE-ding.
What does preceding mean?
- existing or coming before
- of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office“a retiring member of the board”
Where does preceding come from?
From Middle English precedyng, precedenge, present participle of Middle English preceden (“to precede”), equivalent to precede + -ing.
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Words that rhyme with preceding
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Questions about saying preceding
How do you pronounce preceding?
Say pree-SEE-ding. The American pronunciation is /priˈsidɪŋ/. In British English it is /prɪˈsiːdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preceding?
Preceding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE). Broken into parts: pree · SEE · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say preceding the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /priˈsidɪŋ/ and the British form is /prɪˈsiːdɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.