How to Pronounce "predecessors"
word
ˈpɹɛdəˌsɛsɝz
PREH-duh-sess-erz
pɹˈiːdɪsˌɛsəz
pree-di-SESS-uhz
Definition
People or things that came before someone or something else, especially in a job, position, or order.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɹɛdəˌsɛsɝz
British English
pɹˈiːdɪsˌɛsəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PREH-duh-sess-erz
UK
pree-di-SESS-uhz
Listen in Context
Our new manager met with her predecessors for advice.
These traditions were started by our predecessors many years ago.
The new model improves on the weaknesses of its predecessors.
My predecessors set high standards, so I have big shoes to fill.