To pronounce "antecedent", say ANT-ec-ed-ent — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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ANT-ec-ed-ent
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"antecedent" has 4 syllables: ant-ec-ed-ent. It rhymes with precedent and decedent, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Antecedent" has 4 syllables: ant · ec · ed · ent.
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