How to pronounce precincts
Say it like PREE-singkts. Precincts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREE).
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- PREE
- singkts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Precincts 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.
- singktsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of precincts
American and British speakers say precincts in essentially the same way: /ˈpriˌsɪŋkts/ in the US and /ˈpriːˌsɪŋkts/ in the UK.
British respelling: PREE-singkts.
What does precincts mean?
- plural of precinct How to pronounce precinct
Questions about saying precincts
How do you pronounce precincts?
Say PREE-singkts. The American pronunciation is /ˈpriˌsɪŋkts/. In British English it is /ˈpriːˌsɪŋkts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in precincts?
Precincts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREE). Broken into parts: PREE · singkts.
Do Americans and Brits say precincts the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpriˌsɪŋkts/ and the British form is /ˈpriːˌsɪŋkts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.