How to pronounce preengage
Say it like pree-in-GAYJ. Preengage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAYJ).
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- pree
- in
- GAYJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preengage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- preeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- GAYJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of preengage
American and British speakers say preengage in essentially the same way: /ˌpriɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/ in the US and /ˌpriːɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: pree-in-GAYJ.
What does preengage mean?
- To engage previously.
Where does preengage come from?
From pre- + engage.
Words that rhyme with preengage
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Questions about saying preengage
How do you pronounce preengage?
Say pree-in-GAYJ. The American pronunciation is /ˌpriɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˌpriːɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preengage?
Preengage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAYJ). Broken into parts: pree · in · GAYJ.
Do Americans and Brits say preengage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpriɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/ and the British form is /ˌpriːɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.