How to pronounce predecessors
Say it like PRED-uh-ses-erz. Predecessors has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRED).
- PRED
- uh
- ses
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Predecessors pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PREDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sesGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of predecessors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PRED-uh-ses-uz.
What does predecessors mean?
- plural of predecessor How to pronounce predecessor
Words that sound like predecessors
- predecessors'
Questions about saying predecessors
How do you pronounce predecessors?
Say PRED-uh-ses-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɛdəˌsɛsɚz/. In British English it is /ˈprɛdəˌsɛsəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in predecessors?
Predecessors has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRED). Broken into parts: PRED · uh · ses · erz.
Is predecessors pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈprɛdəˌsɛsəz/ (PRED-uh-ses-uz).
What words sound the same as predecessors?
Predecessors sounds the same as predecessors' in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.