How to pronounce preeternity
Say it like pree-ih-TUR-nih-tee. Preeternity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TUR).
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- pree
- ih
- TUR
- nih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preeternity 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of preeternity
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: pree-ih-TUR-nih-tee.
What does preeternity mean?
- An infinite previous duration, an eternity in the past.
Where does preeternity come from?
From pre- + eternity.
Words that rhyme with preeternity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of preeternity.
Questions about saying preeternity
How do you pronounce preeternity?
Say pree-ih-TUR-nih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌpriɪˈtɝnɪti/. In British English it is /ˌpriːɪˈtɜːnɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preeternity?
Preeternity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TUR). Broken into parts: pree · ih · TUR · nih · tee.
Is preeternity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌpriːɪˈtɜːnɪti/ (pree-ih-TUR-nih-tee).