Antecedents pronunciation
Antecedents has 4 syllables. The stress is on the third syllable, "see". Capital letters in the respelling show where the stress falls.
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Antecedents syllables
Antecedents has 4 syllables: an-tih-SEE-duhnts.
- anæn
- tihtɪ
- SEEsi
- duhntsdənts
An-tih-SEE-dunts, four syllables, stress on "see". The c is soft, and the stress is on the third syllable, not the first as in "ancestor".
The final -s is pronounced as an s because the sound before it is voiceless.
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Weak syllables
The unstressed syllables use a short, relaxed uh (schwa). Rushing through them lightly is correct; giving them a full vowel sounds unnatural.
Short i versus ee
The short i (as in sit) is shorter and more relaxed than ee. Many learners stretch it into ee, which changes the word.
The a in cat
Open the jaw wider than for eh and spread the lips slightly. The a in cat is a distinct vowel, not eh or ah.
Consonant clusters
Three consonants run together with no vowel between them. Say them as one movement rather than inserting an "uh"; slowing down is fine, adding a vowel is not.
Antecedents in a sentence
- The style has clear antecedents in 1920s architecture.
- The court looked at the antecedents of the defendant.
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- Final -s ending unclearUse the correct /s/, /z/ or /ɪz/ ending and keep it audible.
- Stress placed on the wrong syllableMake the correct syllable longer, clearer and more prominent.
- Final consonant omittedHold the final mouth position briefly without adding another vowel.
- Consonant cluster reducedBuild the cluster one sound at a time without deleting a member.
- Extra vowel after a consonantFinish directly on the consonant instead of adding a vowel.
Questions
How do you pronounce antecedents?
Antecedents is pronounced /ˌæn.tɪ.ˈsi.dənts/, or an-tih-SEE-duhnts in plain letters. It has 4 syllables and the stress falls on the third syllable, "see".
How many syllables are in antecedents?
4: an-tih-SEE-duhnts. The capital letters mark the stressed syllable.
How do you use antecedents in a sentence?
The style has clear antecedents in 1920s architecture. The court looked at the antecedents of the defendant.
How is the ending of antecedents pronounced?
The final -s is pronounced as an s because the sound before it is voiceless.
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