How to Pronounce Preceded

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

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

PREC-ed-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “preceded”

"preceded" has 3 syllables: prec-ed-ed. It rhymes with conceded and unheeded, if that helps it stick.

What does preceded mean?

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 preceded

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

concededunheededaccededcededproceededunimpededneededimpededheededsucceededunneededreceded

Related words

previousforegoingpriorantecedentabove-mentionedabove-namedpreexistentprevenient

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "preceded"?▾

"Preceded" has 3 syllables: prec · ed · ed.

What does "preceded" mean?▾

Preceded: To go before, go in front of.

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