How to pronounce preconceptions
Say it like pree-kun-SEP-shunz. Preconceptions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEP).
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- pree
- kun
- SEP
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preconceptions 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.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of preconceptions
American and British speakers say preconceptions in essentially the same way: /prikənˈsɛpʃənz/ in the US and /prikənˈsɛpʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: pree-kun-SEP-shunz.
What does preconceptions mean?
- plural of preconception How to pronounce preconception
Questions about saying preconceptions
How do you pronounce preconceptions?
Say pree-kun-SEP-shunz. The American pronunciation is /prikənˈsɛpʃənz/. In British English it is /prikənˈsɛpʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preconceptions?
Preconceptions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEP). Broken into parts: pree · kun · SEP · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say preconceptions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prikənˈsɛpʃənz/ and the British form is /prikənˈsɛpʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.