How to pronounce preexist
Say it like pree-ig-ZIST. Preexist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZIST).
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- pree
- ig
- ZIST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preexist 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.
- igKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ZISTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of preexist
American and British speakers say preexist in essentially the same way: /ˌpriɪɡˈzɪst/ in the US and /ˌpriːɪɡˈzɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: pree-ig-ZIST.
What does preexist mean?
- To exist before something else.“The new device utilized technologies that preexisted.”
Where does preexist come from?
From pre- + exist.
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Words that rhyme with preexist
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Questions about saying preexist
How do you pronounce preexist?
Say pree-ig-ZIST. The American pronunciation is /ˌpriɪɡˈzɪst/. In British English it is /ˌpriːɪɡˈzɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preexist?
Preexist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZIST). Broken into parts: pree · ig · ZIST.
Do Americans and Brits say preexist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpriɪɡˈzɪst/ and the British form is /ˌpriːɪɡˈzɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.