How to pronounce prefrontal
Say it like pree-FRUHN-tul. Prefrontal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRUHN).
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- pree
- FRUHN
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prefrontal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- preeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- FRUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of prefrontal
American and British speakers say prefrontal in essentially the same way: /priˈfrʌntəl/ in the US and /priːˈfrʌntəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: pree-FRUHN-tul.
What does prefrontal mean?
- Of, pertaining to or situated in the anterior part of the frontal lobe.
- Of, pertaining to or situated in front of the frontal bone.
- A prefrontal bone, scale, etc.
Where does prefrontal come from?
From pre- + frontal.
Questions about saying prefrontal
How do you pronounce prefrontal?
Say pree-FRUHN-tul. The American pronunciation is /priˈfrʌntəl/. In British English it is /priːˈfrʌntəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prefrontal?
Prefrontal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRUHN). Broken into parts: pree · FRUHN · tul.
Do Americans and Brits say prefrontal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /priˈfrʌntəl/ and the British form is /priːˈfrʌntəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.