How to pronounce preantepenult
Say it like pree-an-tee-PEE-nuhlt. Preantepenult has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PEE).
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- pree
- an
- tee
- PEE
- nuhlt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preantepenult 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.
- anKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nuhltGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of preantepenult
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 4, while British speakers stress syllable 5.
British respelling: pree-an-tih-pih-NUHLT.
What does preantepenult mean?
- The last syllable but three (of a word or other utterance); the fourth-to-last syllable.
Where does preantepenult come from?
From pre- + antepenult.
Questions about saying preantepenult
How do you pronounce preantepenult?
Say pree-an-tee-PEE-nuhlt. The American pronunciation is /ˌpriæntiˈpiˌnʌlt/. In British English it is /ˌpriːæntɪpɪˈnʌlt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preantepenult?
Preantepenult has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PEE). Broken into parts: pree · an · tee · PEE · nuhlt.
Is preantepenult pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 4, while British speakers stress syllable 5. The British form is /ˌpriːæntɪpɪˈnʌlt/ (pree-an-tih-pih-NUHLT).