How to Pronounce Precautions

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

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

/pɹiːˈkɔːʃənz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “precautions”

"precautions" has 3 syllables: prec-aut-ions. It rhymes with cautions and grosshans, if that helps it stick.

What does precautions 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”

Words that rhyme with precautions

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cautionsgrosshans

Related words

cautionforethoughtsafeguardcareactionsarrangementscautionscontraindications

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "precautions"?▾

"Precautions" has 3 syllables: prec · aut · ions.

What is the IPA transcription of "precautions"?▾

The IPA transcription of "precautions" is /pɹiːˈkɔːʃənz/.

What does "precautions" mean?▾

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

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