How to pronounce prebilabial
Say it like pree-by-LAY-bee-ul. Prebilabial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- pree
- by
- LAY
- bee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prebilabial 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.
- byKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of prebilabial
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4.
British respelling: pree-by-LAY-beerl.
What does prebilabial mean?
- Occurring immediately before a bilabial consonant, i.e. before /m/, /p/, /b/, /ɸ/, /β/, /β̞/, /ʙ/, or /ʘ/.
Where does prebilabial come from?
From pre- + bilabial.
Questions about saying prebilabial
How do you pronounce prebilabial?
Say pree-by-LAY-bee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌpribaɪˈleɪbiəl/. In British English it is /ˌpriːbaɪˈleɪbɪəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prebilabial?
Prebilabial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: pree · by · LAY · bee · ul.
Is prebilabial pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ˌpriːbaɪˈleɪbɪəl/ (pree-by-LAY-beerl).