How to pronounce prescind
Say it like prih-SIND. Prescind has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIND).
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- prih
- SIND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prescind 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.
- SINDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of prescind
American and British speakers say prescind in essentially the same way: /prɪˈsɪnd/ in the US and /prɪˈsɪnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: prih-SIND.
What does prescind mean?
- To abstract (from); to dismiss from consideration.
- To pay exclusive attention to.
Where does prescind come from?
From Latin praescindō (“to cut off in front”), from prae- (“before”) + scindō (“split, divide”).
Words that rhyme with prescind
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Questions about saying prescind
How do you pronounce prescind?
Say prih-SIND. The American pronunciation is /prɪˈsɪnd/. In British English it is /prɪˈsɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prescind?
Prescind has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIND). Broken into parts: prih · SIND.
Do Americans and Brits say prescind the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prɪˈsɪnd/ and the British form is /prɪˈsɪnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.