How to Pronounce Precaution

To pronounce "precaution", say PREC-aut-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /pɹiːˈkɔːʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/pɹiːˈkɔːʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “precaution”

"precaution" has 3 syllables: prec-aut-ion. It rhymes with caution and boschen, if that helps it stick.

What does precaution mean?

noun

  1. Previous caution or care; caution previously employed to prevent misfortune or to secure good

    “his life was saved by precaution”

  2. A measure taken beforehand to ward off evil or secure good or success; a precautionary act.

    “to take precautions against risks of accident”

verb

  1. To warn or caution beforehand.
  2. To take precaution against.

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Words that rhyme with precaution

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cautionboschenfoshan

Related words

cautionforethoughtsafeguardcarecautionarywarinesscautiousnesscircumspection

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "precaution"?▾

"Precaution" has 3 syllables: prec · aut · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "precaution"?▾

The IPA transcription of "precaution" is /pɹiːˈkɔːʃən/.

What does "precaution" mean?▾

Precaution: Previous caution or care; caution previously employed to prevent misfortune or to secure good

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