precise

/prɪˈsaɪs/

Syllables pre·cise

Stress pre-CISE

Phonics Breakdown

pre

/prɪ/

short i

cise

/saɪs/

soft c

Meaning

exact and accurate; clearly defined

Sound Reference

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pre=/prɪ/(pretty) + cise=/saɪs/(wise)

Example

Please be precise when giving instructions.