How to pronounce precipice
Say it like PRES-uh-pus. Precipice has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRES).
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- PRES
- uh
- pus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Precipice pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- pusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of precipice
American and British speakers say precipice in essentially the same way: /ˈprɛsəpəs/ in the US and /ˈprɛsəpəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRES-uh-pus.
What does precipice mean?
- A very steep cliff.
- The brink of a dangerous situation.“to stand on a precipice”
Where does precipice come from?
Distantly related to precept through Latin praecipiō (“to teach”), from prae + capiō (“take”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *kap-, *keh₂p- (“to hold; to seize”).
Questions about saying precipice
How do you pronounce precipice?
Say PRES-uh-pus. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɛsəpəs/. In British English it is /ˈprɛsəpəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in precipice?
Precipice has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRES). Broken into parts: PRES · uh · pus.
Do Americans and Brits say precipice the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprɛsəpəs/ and the British form is /ˈprɛsəpəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.