How to pronounce precondition
Say it like PREE-kun-dish-un. Precondition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREE).
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- PREE
- kun
- dish
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Precondition pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dishGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of precondition
American and British speakers say precondition in essentially the same way: /ˈprikənˌdɪʃən/ in the US and /ˈpriːkənˌdɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: PREE-kun-dish-un.
What does precondition mean?
- To condition in advance
- A condition that requires satisfaction before taking a course of action.“A marriage licence is a precondition for a wedding.”
- A medical illness, ailment, or adverse condition that exists before an insurance policy takes effect.
Where does precondition come from?
From pre- + condition.
Questions about saying precondition
How do you pronounce precondition?
Say PREE-kun-dish-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈprikənˌdɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˈpriːkənˌdɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in precondition?
Precondition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREE). Broken into parts: PREE · kun · dish · un.
Do Americans and Brits say precondition the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprikənˌdɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˈpriːkənˌdɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.