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How to pronounce precedence in American English

“precedence” pronunciation by American speakers

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“precedence” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. what we call a precedence Network or a precedence network of critical jobs which we watch

    NTSB

  2. So this work really does take precedence.

    US National Archives

  3. is going to take precedence over all the others.

    The Obama White House

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