How to pronounce precluding
Say it like prih-KLOO-ding. Precluding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOO).
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- prih
- KLOO
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Precluding 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.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of precluding
American and British speakers say precluding in essentially the same way: /prɪˈkludɪŋ/ in the US and /prɪˈkluːdɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: prih-KLOO-ding.
What does precluding mean?
- present participle and gerund of preclude How to pronounce preclude
Words that rhyme with precluding
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Questions about saying precluding
How do you pronounce precluding?
Say prih-KLOO-ding. The American pronunciation is /prɪˈkludɪŋ/. In British English it is /prɪˈkluːdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in precluding?
Precluding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOO). Broken into parts: prih · KLOO · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say precluding the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prɪˈkludɪŋ/ and the British form is /prɪˈkluːdɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.