How to Pronounce Preponderance

To pronounce "preponderance", say PREP-ond-er-anc-e — 5 syllables, IPA /pɹɪˈpɒnd(ə)ɹəns/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

13

Letters

/pɹɪˈpɒnd(ə)ɹəns/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “preponderance”

"preponderance" has 5 syllables: prep-ond-er-anc-e.

What does preponderance mean?

noun

  1. Excess or superiority of weight, influence, or power, etc.; an outweighing.
  2. The excess of weight of that part of a cannon behind the trunnions over that in front of them.

Related words

prevalencepredominanceparamountcysuperioritysupremacymostintensitymain

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "preponderance"?▾

"Preponderance" has 5 syllables: prep · ond · er · anc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "preponderance"?▾

The IPA transcription of "preponderance" is /pɹɪˈpɒnd(ə)ɹəns/.

What does "preponderance" mean?▾

Preponderance: Excess or superiority of weight, influence, or power, etc.; an outweighing.

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