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