How to pronounce presides
Say it like prih-ZYDZ. Presides has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZYDZ).
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- prih
- ZYDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Presides 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.
- ZYDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of presides
American and British speakers say presides in essentially the same way: /prɪˈzaɪdz/ in the US and /prɪˈzaɪdz/ in the UK.
British respelling: prih-ZYDZ.
What does presides mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of preside How to pronounce preside
Words that rhyme with presides
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of presides.
Questions about saying presides
How do you pronounce presides?
Say prih-ZYDZ. The American pronunciation is /prɪˈzaɪdz/. In British English it is /prɪˈzaɪdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in presides?
Presides has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZYDZ). Broken into parts: prih · ZYDZ.
Do Americans and Brits say presides the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prɪˈzaɪdz/ and the British form is /prɪˈzaɪdz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.