How to pronounce precinct
Say it like PREE-singkt. Precinct has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREE).
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- PREE
- singkt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Precinct 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.
- singktGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of precinct
American and British speakers say precinct in essentially the same way: /ˈpriˌsɪŋkt/ in the US and /ˈpriːˌsɪŋkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PREE-singkt.
What does precinct mean?
- a district of a city or town marked out for administrative purposes
Where does precinct come from?
Cognate to Italian precingere (“to encircle”).
Questions about saying precinct
How do you pronounce precinct?
Say PREE-singkt. The American pronunciation is /ˈpriˌsɪŋkt/. In British English it is /ˈpriːˌsɪŋkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in precinct?
Precinct has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREE). Broken into parts: PREE · singkt.
Do Americans and Brits say precinct the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpriˌsɪŋkt/ and the British form is /ˈpriːˌsɪŋkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.