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