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antecedent
Definition:
(nou) someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent) (nou) a preceding occurrence or cause or event (nou) anything that precedes something similar in time (nou) the referent of an anaphor; a phrase or clause that is referred to by an anaphoric pronoun
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌæntɪˈsiːdnt
Examples:
It is the antecedent of the modern ice axe.
The Declaration was an antecedent of the Richmond Declaration.
The antecedent appertain to the past history.
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Common mistakes of antecedent pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many speakers incorrectly stress the second syllable, producing "an-te-ˈce-dent". Tip: Remember to stress the third syllable, "an-te-ˈCE-dent" for correct pronunciation.
- Omitting sounds: Some may skip the "t" sound, saying "an-ˈe-se-dent". Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "t" clearly, as in "an-te-ˈCE-dent".
- Incorrect vowel sounds: A common mistake is pronouncing the first vowel as "a" instead of "æ", leading to "æn-te-ˈce-dent". Tip: Use the "æ" sound as in "cat" for the first syllable, "an-te-ˈCE-dent".
- Mispronouncing the final syllable: Some speakers say "ante-ˈse-dent", dropping the "t". Tip: Keep the "t" in the final syllable, pronouncing it as "an-te-ˈCE-dent".
- Confusing with similar words: People often confuse "antecedent" with "predecessor", mispronouncing it as "pre-de-ˈce-dent". Tip: Focus on the unique syllable structure of "antecedent", ensuring it is pronounced "an-te-ˈCE-dent".