How to Pronounce "previous"
word
/ˈpɹiviəs/
PREE-vee-uhs
/pɹˈiːvɪəs/
PREE-vee-uhs
Definition
Used to describe something that happened, existed, or was mentioned before the current time, event, or item. It often refers to the one directly before another thing in order or time.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɹiviəs/
British English
/pɹˈiːvɪəs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PREE-vee-uhs
UK
PREE-vee-uhs
Listen in Context
I liked your previous idea better.
Please read the previous page again.
This phone is better than my previous one.
As I mentioned in my previous email, the meeting starts at nine.