How to pronounce preclinical
Say it like pree-KLIN-ih-kul. Preclinical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLIN).
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- pree
- KLIN
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preclinical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- preeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- KLINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of preclinical
American and British speakers say preclinical in essentially the same way: /priˈklɪnɪkəl/ in the US and /priˈklɪnɪkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: pree-KLIN-ih-kul.
What does preclinical mean?
- Describing the period of a disease before any symptoms appear
- Describing a test or trial of a new pharmaceutical on animals (or in vitro) rather than on humans
Where does preclinical come from?
From pre- + clinical.
Words that rhyme with preclinical
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of preclinical.
Questions about saying preclinical
How do you pronounce preclinical?
Say pree-KLIN-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /priˈklɪnɪkəl/. In British English it is /priˈklɪnɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preclinical?
Preclinical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLIN). Broken into parts: pree · KLIN · ih · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say preclinical the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /priˈklɪnɪkəl/ and the British form is /priˈklɪnɪkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.