How to Pronounce "precinct"
word
/ˈpɹiˌsɪŋk/
PREE-singk
/pɹˈiːsɪŋkt/
PREE-singkt
Definition
A precinct is a specific area or district within a larger place, often created for voting, police work, or administration. It can also mean the grounds or enclosed area around a building or institution.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɹiˌsɪŋk/
British English
/pɹˈiːsɪŋkt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PREE-singk
UK
PREE-singkt
Listen in Context
I vote at the precinct near my school.
The officer works in the downtown precinct.
No cars are allowed inside the temple precinct.
Turnout was surprisingly high in our precinct this year.