How to Pronounce Presidents

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

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

PRES-id-ents

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💡 Tip for remembering “presidents”

"presidents" has 3 syllables: pres-id-ents. It rhymes with residence and laments, if that helps it stick.

What does presidents 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.

noun

  1. The head of state of a republic.

    “The vast majority of presidents have been male.”

  2. In presidential republics, the head of government and head of state.

Synonyms

POTUSprovostprepositusprexyprez

Words that rhyme with presidents

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

residencelamentsrepresentspresentsportentseventssegmentsprecedentsmalcontentsresidentsdissentstorments

Related words

chairmanchairpersonchairwomanchairbossesceoschairingchairmanships

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "presidents"?▾

"Presidents" has 3 syllables: pres · id · ents.

What does "presidents" mean?▾

Presidents: 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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