How to pronounce preconceived
Say it like pree-kun-SEEVD. Preconceived has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEEVD).
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- pree
- kun
- SEEVD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preconceived 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.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SEEVDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of preconceived
American and British speakers say preconceived in essentially the same way: /ˌprikənˈsivd/ in the US and /ˌpriːkənˈsiːvd/ in the UK.
British respelling: pree-kun-SEEVD.
What does preconceived mean?
- Conceived beforehand: formed ahead of time.
- simple past and past participle of preconceive How to pronounce preconceive
Words that rhyme with preconceived
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Questions about saying preconceived
How do you pronounce preconceived?
Say pree-kun-SEEVD. The American pronunciation is /ˌprikənˈsivd/. In British English it is /ˌpriːkənˈsiːvd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preconceived?
Preconceived has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEEVD). Broken into parts: pree · kun · SEEVD.
Do Americans and Brits say preconceived the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌprikənˈsivd/ and the British form is /ˌpriːkənˈsiːvd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.