How to pronounce preempted
Say it like pree-EMP-tid. Preempted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EMP).
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- pree
- EMP
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preempted 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.
- EMPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of preempted
American and British speakers say preempted in essentially the same way: /priˈɛmptɪd/ in the US and /priˈɛmptɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: pree-EMP-tid.
What does preempted mean?
- simple past and past participle of preempt How to pronounce preempt
Words that rhyme with preempted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of preempted.
Questions about saying preempted
How do you pronounce preempted?
Say pree-EMP-tid. The American pronunciation is /priˈɛmptɪd/. In British English it is /priˈɛmptɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preempted?
Preempted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EMP). Broken into parts: pree · EMP · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say preempted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /priˈɛmptɪd/ and the British form is /priˈɛmptɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.