How to Pronounce "preponderance"
word
pɹiˈpɑndɹəns
pree-PAHN-druhns
pɹɪpˈɒndəɹəns
prip-ON-duh-ruhns
Definition
A situation where one group, type, or amount is greater or more important than others; having the greatest number or influence.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɹiˈpɑndɹəns
British English
pɹɪpˈɒndəɹəns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pree-PAHN-druhns
UK
prip-ON-duh-ruhns
Listen in Context
There is a preponderance of women in this class.
The report showed a preponderance of evidence against him.
A preponderance of rain fell in the northern region this year.
In science, a preponderance of data is needed to support a theory.