English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)
PRECEDENT and PRESIDENT
The difference in the pronunciation of these two words is marked by just a sound, which is significant for the general readers to note.
Precedent, which means an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances, is pronounced with the /s/ sound, /ˈprɛsɪd(ə)nt/.
President, which means the elected head of a republican state, is pronounced with the /z/ sound, /ˈprɛzɪd(ə)nt/
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