How to pronounce precludes
Say it like prih-KLOODZ. Precludes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOODZ).
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- prih
- KLOODZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Precludes 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.
- KLOODZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of precludes
American and British speakers say precludes in essentially the same way: /prɪˈkludz/ in the US and /prɪˈkluːdz/ in the UK.
British respelling: prih-KLOODZ.
What does precludes mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of preclude How to pronounce preclude
Questions about saying precludes
How do you pronounce precludes?
Say prih-KLOODZ. The American pronunciation is /prɪˈkludz/. In British English it is /prɪˈkluːdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in precludes?
Precludes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOODZ). Broken into parts: prih · KLOODZ.
Do Americans and Brits say precludes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prɪˈkludz/ and the British form is /prɪˈkluːdz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.