How to Pronounce Precedents

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

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Syllables

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Letters

PREC-ed-ents

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💡 Tip for remembering “precedents”

"precedents" has 3 syllables: prec-ed-ents. It rhymes with laments and represents, if that helps it stick.

What does precedents mean?

noun

  1. An act in the past which may be used as an example to help decide the outcome of similar instances in the future.
  2. A decided case which is cited or used as an example to justify a judgment in a subsequent case.

verb

  1. To provide precedents for.
  2. To be a precedent for.

Words that rhyme with precedents

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lamentsrepresentspresentsportentseventssegmentsmalcontentsdissentstormentscontentsrentsdents

Related words

precedingantecedentsbackgroundscasesexamplesformerjurisprudence

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "precedents"?▾

"Precedents" has 3 syllables: prec · ed · ents.

What does "precedents" mean?▾

Precedents: An act in the past which may be used as an example to help decide the outcome of similar instances in the future.

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