How to pronounce preadolescence
Say it like pree-ad-uh-LES-is. Preadolescence has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LES).
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- pree
- ad
- uh
- LES
- is
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preadolescence pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- preeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- adKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- isKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of preadolescence
American and British speakers say preadolescence in essentially the same way: /ˌpriædəˈlɛsɪs/ in the US and /ˌpriːædəˈlɛsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: pree-ad-uh-LES-is.
What does preadolescence mean?
- The period between childhood and adolescence, between the ages of about nine and eleven for girls, and ten and twelve for boys.
Where does preadolescence come from?
From pre- + adolescence.
Words that rhyme with preadolescence
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of preadolescence.
Questions about saying preadolescence
How do you pronounce preadolescence?
Say pree-ad-uh-LES-is. The American pronunciation is /ˌpriædəˈlɛsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌpriːædəˈlɛsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preadolescence?
Preadolescence has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LES). Broken into parts: pree · ad · uh · LES · is.
Do Americans and Brits say preadolescence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpriædəˈlɛsɪs/ and the British form is /ˌpriːædəˈlɛsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.