How to pronounce precision
Say it like pree-SIZH-un. Precision has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIZH).
- pree
- SIZH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Precision 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.
- SIZHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of precision
American and British speakers say precision in essentially the same way: /priˈsɪʒən/ in the US and /prɪˈsɪʒən/ in the UK.
British respelling: prih-SIZH-un.
What does precision mean?
- The state of being precise or exact; especially, both exact and accurate.
- The ability of a measurement to be reproduced consistently.
- The number of significant digits to which a value may be measured reliably.
- Used for exact or precise measurement.
- Made, or characterized by accuracy.
Where does precision come from?
From Middle French precision.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- exactitude
- exactness
- accuracy
- nicety
- repeatability
- reproducibility
- preciseness
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with precision
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of precision.
Questions about saying precision
How do you pronounce precision?
Say pree-SIZH-un. The American pronunciation is /priˈsɪʒən/. In British English it is /prɪˈsɪʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in precision?
Precision has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIZH). Broken into parts: pree · SIZH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say precision the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /priˈsɪʒən/ and the British form is /prɪˈsɪʒən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.