How to pronounce preclude
Say it like prih-KLOOD. Preclude has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOOD).
- prih
- KLOOD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preclude pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KLOODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of preclude
American and British speakers say preclude in essentially the same way: /prɪˈklud/ in the US and /prɪˈkluːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: prih-KLOOD.
What does preclude mean?
- To remove the possibility of; to rule out; to prevent or exclude; to render impossible.“It has been raining for days, but that doesn’t preclude the skies clearing by this afternoon!”
Where does preclude come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin praeclūdere.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with preclude
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of preclude.
Questions about saying preclude
How do you pronounce preclude?
Say prih-KLOOD. The American pronunciation is /prɪˈklud/. In British English it is /prɪˈkluːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preclude?
Preclude has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOOD). Broken into parts: prih · KLOOD.
Do Americans and Brits say preclude the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prɪˈklud/ and the British form is /prɪˈkluːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.