How to pronounce preponderance
Say it like pruh-PAHN-duh-runs. Preponderance has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAHN).
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- pruh
- PAHN
- duh
- runs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preponderance pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- runsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of preponderance
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: prih-PON-duh-runs.
What does preponderance mean?
- Superiority in amount or number; the bulk or majority; also, a large amount or number; an abundance, a profusion.
- Superiority of influence, power, a quality, etc.; an outweighing, predominance, pre-eminence.
Where does preponderance come from?
From preponderant + -ance.
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Questions about saying preponderance
How do you pronounce preponderance?
Say pruh-PAHN-duh-runs. The American pronunciation is /prəˈpɑndərəns/. In British English it is /prɪˈpɒndərəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preponderance?
Preponderance has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAHN). Broken into parts: pruh · PAHN · duh · runs.
Is preponderance pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /prɪˈpɒndərəns/ (prih-PON-duh-runs).