How to pronounce preconsonantal
Say it like pree-kahn-suh-NAN-tul. Preconsonantal has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAN).
VoiceSpeed
Click the play button next to American to hear how to pronounce preconsonantal. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
US American/prikɑnsəˈnæntəl/pree-kahn-suh-NAN-tul
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- pree
- kahn
- suh
- NAN
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preconsonantal 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.
- kahnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does preconsonantal mean?
adjective
- Immediately preceding a consonant or consonant sound.
Where does preconsonantal come from?
From pre- + consonant + -al.
Words that rhyme with preconsonantal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of preconsonantal.
Questions about saying preconsonantal
How do you pronounce preconsonantal?
Say pree-kahn-suh-NAN-tul. The American pronunciation is /prikɑnsəˈnæntəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preconsonantal?
Preconsonantal has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAN). Broken into parts: pree · kahn · suh · NAN · tul.