How to Pronounce Precedes

To pronounce "precedes", say PREC-ed-es — 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-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “precedes”

"precedes" has 3 syllables: prec-ed-es. It rhymes with concedes and misdeeds, if that helps it stick.

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

What does precedes 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 precedes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

concedesmisdeedsproceedsdeedsweedspedesbreedsfeedsimpedesrecedesbeadscedes

Related words

foregoantecedeantedatepredateleadadvancesavoidsconsiderations

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "precedes"?▾

"Precedes" has 3 syllables: prec · ed · es.

What does "precedes" mean?▾

Precedes: To go before, go in front of.

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