How to Pronounce "precipice"
word
ˈpɹɛsəpəs
PRES-uh-pis
pɹˈɛsɪpˌɪs
pre-SIP-iss
Definition
A precipice is a very steep or vertical cliff, or a high, dangerous edge. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a situation of great danger or something close to disaster.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɹɛsəpəs
British English
pɹˈɛsɪpˌɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PRES-uh-pis
UK
pre-SIP-iss
Listen in Context
He stood at the edge of the precipice and looked down.
The path goes dangerously close to the precipice.
They warned us not to get too close to the precipice.
After losing his job, he felt like he was on the precipice of a major life change.