How to pronounce preexists
Say it like pree-ig-ZISTS. Preexists has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZISTS).
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- pree
- ig
- ZISTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preexists 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.
- ZISTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of preexists
American and British speakers say preexists in essentially the same way: /ˌpriɪɡˈzɪsts/ in the US and /ˌpriːɪɡˈzɪsts/ in the UK.
British respelling: pree-ig-ZISTS.
What does preexists mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of preexist How to pronounce preexist
Questions about saying preexists
How do you pronounce preexists?
Say pree-ig-ZISTS. The American pronunciation is /ˌpriɪɡˈzɪsts/. In British English it is /ˌpriːɪɡˈzɪsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preexists?
Preexists has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZISTS). Broken into parts: pree · ig · ZISTS.
Do Americans and Brits say preexists the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpriɪɡˈzɪsts/ and the British form is /ˌpriːɪɡˈzɪsts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.