How to pronounce preexisted
Say it like pree-ig-ZIS-tid. Preexisted has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZIS).
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- pree
- ig
- ZIS
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preexisted 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.
- ZISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of preexisted
American and British speakers say preexisted in essentially the same way: /ˌpriɪɡˈzɪstɪd/ in the US and /ˌpriːɪɡˈzɪstɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: pree-ig-ZIS-tid.
What does preexisted mean?
- simple past and past participle of preexist How to pronounce preexist
Words that rhyme with preexisted
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Questions about saying preexisted
How do you pronounce preexisted?
Say pree-ig-ZIS-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌpriɪɡˈzɪstɪd/. In British English it is /ˌpriːɪɡˈzɪstɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preexisted?
Preexisted has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZIS). Broken into parts: pree · ig · ZIS · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say preexisted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpriɪɡˈzɪstɪd/ and the British form is /ˌpriːɪɡˈzɪstɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.