How to Pronounce "precaution"
word
/pɹiˈkɔʃən/
pri-KAW-shuhn
/pɹɪkˈɔːʃən/
pri-KAW-shuhn
Definition
An action taken in advance to prevent harm, danger, or problems; something done to be careful or to avoid risk.
IPA Transcription
American English
/pɹiˈkɔʃən/
British English
/pɹɪkˈɔːʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pri-KAW-shuhn
UK
pri-KAW-shuhn
Listen in Context
Please take every precaution when handling chemicals.
As a precaution, she locked the door before leaving.
You should always wear a helmet as a precaution.
They took extra precautions because of the storm warning.