preside

/prɪˈzaɪd/

Syllables pre·side

Stress pre-SIDE

Phonics Breakdown

pre

/prɪ/

short i

side

/zaɪd/

long i (i_e)

Meaning

to be in charge of or lead a meeting, ceremony, or organization

Sound Reference

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pre=/prɪ/ (pretty) + side=/saɪd/ (side)

Example

She will preside over the committee meeting.