How to pronounce preadolescent
Say it like pree-ad-uh-LES-int. Preadolescent has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LES).
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- pree
- ad
- uh
- LES
- int
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preadolescent 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.
- intKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of preadolescent
American and British speakers say preadolescent in essentially the same way: /ˌpriædəˈlɛsɪnt/ in the US and /ˌpriːædəˈlɛsɪnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: pree-ad-uh-LES-int.
What does preadolescent mean?
- Of or relating to preadolescence.
- A child who has not yet reached puberty.
Where does preadolescent come from?
From pre- + adolescent.
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Questions about saying preadolescent
How do you pronounce preadolescent?
Say pree-ad-uh-LES-int. The American pronunciation is /ˌpriædəˈlɛsɪnt/. In British English it is /ˌpriːædəˈlɛsɪnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preadolescent?
Preadolescent has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LES). Broken into parts: pree · ad · uh · LES · int.
Do Americans and Brits say preadolescent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpriædəˈlɛsɪnt/ and the British form is /ˌpriːædəˈlɛsɪnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.