How to pronounce precepts
Say it like PREE-septs. Precepts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREE).
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- PREE
- septs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Precepts pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- septsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of precepts
American and British speakers say precepts in essentially the same way: /ˈpriˌsɛpts/ in the US and /ˈpriːˌsɛpts/ in the UK.
British respelling: PREE-septs.
What does precepts mean?
- plural of precept How to pronounce precept
- third-person singular simple present indicative of precept How to pronounce precept
Questions about saying precepts
How do you pronounce precepts?
Say PREE-septs. The American pronunciation is /ˈpriˌsɛpts/. In British English it is /ˈpriːˌsɛpts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in precepts?
Precepts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREE). Broken into parts: PREE · septs.
Do Americans and Brits say precepts the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpriˌsɛpts/ and the British form is /ˈpriːˌsɛpts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.