How to pronounce preconfigure
Say it like pree-kun-FIG-yer. Preconfigure has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIG).
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- pree
- kun
- FIG
- yer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preconfigure 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.
- FIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of preconfigure
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pree-kun-FIG-yuh.
What does preconfigure mean?
- To set up or arrange something in advance so that it is ready for operation for a particular purpose, or to someone's particular liking.
- To set up or configure a software system or hardware device with standard settings before selling or implementing it.
Where does preconfigure come from?
From pre- + configure.
Words that rhyme with preconfigure
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Questions about saying preconfigure
How do you pronounce preconfigure?
Say pree-kun-FIG-yer. The American pronunciation is /prikənˈfɪɡjɚ/. In British English it is /priːkənˈfɪɡjə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preconfigure?
Preconfigure has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIG). Broken into parts: pree · kun · FIG · yer.
Is preconfigure pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /priːkənˈfɪɡjə/ (pree-kun-FIG-yuh).