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How to Pronounce "precedence over"

expression

ˈpɹɛsədəns/ /ˈoʊvɝ
PRES-uh-dens OH-vur
pɹˈɛsɪdəns/ /ˈəʊvɐ
pr-ES-i-duns OH-vuh

Definition

If something has precedence over something else, it is considered more important or comes before the other in priority or order.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈpɹɛsədəns/ /ˈoʊvɝ

British English

pɹˈɛsɪdəns/ /ˈəʊvɐ

Simplified Pronunciation

US

PRES-uh-dens OH-vur

UK

pr-ES-i-duns OH-vuh

Listen in Context

Safety takes precedence over speed in this job.

The manager's instructions have precedence over all others.

My family always has precedence over work.

During emergencies, patient care takes precedence over paperwork.