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