To pronounce "precedence", say PREC-ed-enc-e — 4 syllables, IPA /pɹɪˈsiːd(ə)ns/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/pɹɪˈsiːd(ə)ns/
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"precedence" has 4 syllables: prec-ed-enc-e.
noun
“Family takes precedence over work, in an emergency.”
"Precedence" has 4 syllables: prec · ed · enc · e.
The IPA transcription of "precedence" is /pɹɪˈsiːd(ə)ns/.
Precedence: The state of preceding in importance or priority.
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