How to Pronounce Precede

To pronounce "precede", say PREC-ed-e — 3 syllables, IPA /pɹiːˈsiːd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/pɹiːˈsiːd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “precede”

"precede" has 3 syllables: prec-ed-e. It rhymes with accede and concede, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: preceed — easy to mix up when writing.

What does precede mean?

noun

  1. Brief editorial preface (usually to an article or essay)

verb

  1. To go before, go in front of.

    “Cultural genocide precedes physical genocide.”

  2. To cause to be preceded; to preface; to introduce.

Synonyms

forego

Antonyms

succeed

Words that rhyme with precede

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

accedeconcedeimpedecedeleadheedneedseedsupersedesucceedgreedproceed

Related words

foregoantecedeantedatepredateleadprioranticipatepre-empt

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "precede"?▾

"Precede" has 3 syllables: prec · ed · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "precede"?▾

The IPA transcription of "precede" is /pɹiːˈsiːd/.

What does "precede" mean?▾

Precede: Brief editorial preface (usually to an article or essay)

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