How to pronounce preconize
Say it like PREE-kuh-nyze. Preconize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREE).
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- PREE
- kuh
- nyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preconize 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.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nyzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of preconize
American and British speakers say preconize in essentially the same way: /ˈprikənaɪz/ in the US and /ˈpriːkənaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PREE-kuh-nyze.
What does preconize mean?
- To proclaim in public; especially (of the Pope) to announce the appointment of a bishop.
Where does preconize come from?
From Latin praecō (“herald”) + -ize or Latin praecōnizō.
Questions about saying preconize
How do you pronounce preconize?
Say PREE-kuh-nyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈprikənaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈpriːkənaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preconize?
Preconize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREE). Broken into parts: PREE · kuh · nyze.
Do Americans and Brits say preconize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprikənaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈpriːkənaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.