How to pronounce preeminently
Say it like pree-EM-ih-nunt-lee. Preeminently has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EM).
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- pree
- EM
- ih
- nunt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preeminently 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.
- EMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of preeminently
American and British speakers say preeminently in essentially the same way: /priˈɛmɪnəntli/ in the US and /priˈɛmɪnəntli/ in the UK.
British respelling: pree-EM-ih-nunt-lee.
What does preeminently mean?
- In a preeminent manner.
Where does preeminently come from?
From preeminent + -ly.
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Questions about saying preeminently
How do you pronounce preeminently?
Say pree-EM-ih-nunt-lee. The American pronunciation is /priˈɛmɪnəntli/. In British English it is /priˈɛmɪnəntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preeminently?
Preeminently has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EM). Broken into parts: pree · EM · ih · nunt · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say preeminently the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /priˈɛmɪnəntli/ and the British form is /priˈɛmɪnəntli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.