How to pronounce presidents
Say it like PREZ-uh-dents. Presidents has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREZ).
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- PREZ
- uh
- dents
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Presidents pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PREZSay 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.
- dentsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of presidents
American and British speakers say presidents in essentially the same way: /ˈprɛzəˌdɛnts/ in the US and /ˈprɛzəˌdɛnts/ in the UK.
British respelling: PREZ-uh-dents.
What does presidents mean?
- plural of president How to pronounce president
Questions about saying presidents
How do you pronounce presidents?
Say PREZ-uh-dents. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɛzəˌdɛnts/. In British English it is /ˈprɛzəˌdɛnts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in presidents?
Presidents has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREZ). Broken into parts: PREZ · uh · dents.
Do Americans and Brits say presidents the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprɛzəˌdɛnts/ and the British form is /ˈprɛzəˌdɛnts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.