How to pronounce preemie
Say it like PREE-mee. Preemie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREE).
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- PREE
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preemie 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.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of preemie
American and British speakers say preemie in essentially the same way: /ˈprimi/ in the US and /ˈpriːmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: PREE-mee.
What does preemie mean?
- A baby that has been born prematurely.
Where does preemie come from?
From prem(ature) + -ie.
Words that rhyme with preemie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of preemie.
Questions about saying preemie
How do you pronounce preemie?
Say PREE-mee. The American pronunciation is /ˈprimi/. In British English it is /ˈpriːmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preemie?
Preemie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREE). Broken into parts: PREE · mee.
Do Americans and Brits say preemie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprimi/ and the British form is /ˈpriːmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.