How to pronounce presiding
Say it like prih-ZY-ding. Presiding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZY).
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- prih
- ZY
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Presiding 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.
- ZYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of presiding
American and British speakers say presiding in essentially the same way: /prɪˈzaɪdɪŋ/ in the US and /prɪˈzaɪdɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: prih-ZY-ding.
What does presiding mean?
- present participle and gerund of preside How to pronounce preside
- Having authority over; vested with the authority to preside over.
Words that rhyme with presiding
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of presiding.
Questions about saying presiding
How do you pronounce presiding?
Say prih-ZY-ding. The American pronunciation is /prɪˈzaɪdɪŋ/. In British English it is /prɪˈzaɪdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in presiding?
Presiding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZY). Broken into parts: prih · ZY · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say presiding the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prɪˈzaɪdɪŋ/ and the British form is /prɪˈzaɪdɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.