How to pronounce pre
Say it like PREE. Pre is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PREE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pre pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pre
American and British speakers say pre in essentially the same way: /pri/ in the US and /priː/ in the UK.
British respelling: PREE.
What does pre mean?
- Before (something significant).
Where does pre come from?
From Latin prae (“in front of”); see pre-.
Words that rhyme with pre
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pre.
Questions about saying pre
How do you pronounce pre?
Say PREE. The American pronunciation is /pri/. In British English it is /priː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pre?
Pre is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PREE.
Do Americans and Brits say pre the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pri/ and the British form is /priː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.