How to pronounce presidio
Say it like prih-SID-ee-oh. Presidio has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SID).
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- prih
- SID
- ee
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Presidio 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.
- SIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of presidio
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: prih-SID-ee-oh.
What does presidio mean?
- A garrisoned place, especially one that is or was once under Spanish control.
Where does presidio come from?
From Spanish presidio (“garrison”), from Latin praesidium, 1763.
Words that rhyme with presidio
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Questions about saying presidio
How do you pronounce presidio?
Say prih-SID-ee-oh. The American pronunciation is /prɪˈsɪdiˌoʊ/. In British English it is /prɪˈsɪdiˌəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in presidio?
Presidio has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SID). Broken into parts: prih · SID · ee · oh.
Is presidio pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /prɪˈsɪdiˌəʊ/ (prih-SID-ee-oh).