How to pronounce precarial
Say it like prih-KER-ee-ul. Precarial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KER).
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- prih
- KER
- ee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Precarial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep 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 precarial
American and British speakers say precarial in essentially the same way: /prɪˈkɛriəl/ in the US and /prɪˈkɛəriəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: prih-KAIR-ee-ul.
What does precarial mean?
- Relating to a precarium.
Words that rhyme with precarial
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of precarial.
Questions about saying precarial
How do you pronounce precarial?
Say prih-KER-ee-ul. The American pronunciation is /prɪˈkɛriəl/. In British English it is /prɪˈkɛəriəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in precarial?
Precarial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KER). Broken into parts: prih · KER · ee · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say precarial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prɪˈkɛriəl/ and the British form is /prɪˈkɛəriəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.