predecessor

/ˈprɛdɪˌsɛsər/

Syllables pre·de·ces·sor

Stress PRE-de-ces-sor

Phonics Breakdown

pre

/prɛ/

short e

de

/dɪ/

short i

ces

/sɛs/

soft c

sor

/ər/

schwa

Meaning

a person who held a position or office before someone else

Sound Reference

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pre=/prɛ/(press) + de=/dɪ/(decide) + ces=/sɛs/(cess) + sor=/ər/(actor)

Example

She learned a lot from her predecessor in the role.