How to pronounce precluded
Say it like prih-KLOO-did. Precluded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOO).
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- prih
- KLOO
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Precluded 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.
- KLOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of precluded
American and British speakers say precluded in essentially the same way: /prɪˈkludɪd/ in the US and /prɪˈkluːdɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: prih-KLOO-did.
What does precluded mean?
- simple past and past participle of preclude How to pronounce preclude
Words that rhyme with precluded
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of precluded.
Questions about saying precluded
How do you pronounce precluded?
Say prih-KLOO-did. The American pronunciation is /prɪˈkludɪd/. In British English it is /prɪˈkluːdɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in precluded?
Precluded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOO). Broken into parts: prih · KLOO · did.
Do Americans and Brits say precluded the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prɪˈkludɪd/ and the British form is /prɪˈkluːdɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.