How to Pronounce Presiding

To pronounce "presiding", say PRES-id-ing — 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

PRES-id-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “presiding”

"presiding" has 3 syllables: pres-id-ing. It rhymes with abiding and providing, if that helps it stick.

What does presiding mean?

verb

  1. To act as president or chairperson.
  2. To exercise authority or control, oversit.

adjective

  1. Having authority over; vested with the authority to preside over.

Words that rhyme with presiding

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

abidingprovidingchidingglidingstridingcoincidingguidingderidinghidingoverridingslidingsubsiding

Related words

chairchairmanshipchairmanchairpersonpresidencypresidentialpresidentchief

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "presiding"?▾

"Presiding" has 3 syllables: pres · id · ing.

What does "presiding" mean?▾

Presiding: To act as president or chairperson.

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