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precedence
Definition:
(nou) status established in order of importance or urgency (nou) preceding in time (nou) the act of preceding in time or order or rank (as in a ceremony)
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈpresɪdəns
Examples:
It has nothing to do with the order of precedence of the regiments.
In the order of precedence, the Sheriff ranks just below the Mayor.
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Common mistakes of precedence pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "pre-ˈce-dence" instead of the correct "ˈpre-ce-dence". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable.
- Vowel sounds: Some learners pronounce the first syllable as "pre" with a short "e" sound, like in "pet". The correct pronunciation is "pre" with a long "e" sound, as in "see". Tip: Focus on elongating the "e" in "precedence".
- Final "ence" pronunciation: A common mistake is to pronounce the ending as "ents" instead of "ence". The correct pronunciation is "ˈpre-sə-dən(t)s" in US English and "ˈpre-sɪ-dəns" in UK English. Tip: Practice the smooth transition from "d" to "ence".
- Overemphasis on syllables: Some speakers tend to overly articulate each syllable, making "precedence" sound choppy. The correct pronunciation flows smoothly as "ˈpre-sə-dən(t)s" or "ˈpre-sɪ-dəns". Tip: Aim for a natural rhythm when saying the word.
- Mispronouncing "ce": Some learners pronounce "ce" as "see" instead of the correct "sə" or "sɪ". This can lead to confusion. Tip: Remember that "ce" in "precedence" is pronounced softly, almost like "suh" or "si".