How to pronounce pregermarial
Say it like pree-jur-MER-ee-ul. Pregermarial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MER).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce pregermarial. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- pree
- jur
- MER
- ee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pregermarial 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.
- jurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- MERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pregermarial
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pree-jur-MAIR-ree-ul.
What does pregermarial mean?
- In front of the germaria
Where does pregermarial come from?
From pre- + germarial.
Words that rhyme with pregermarial
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pregermarial.
Questions about saying pregermarial
How do you pronounce pregermarial?
Say pree-jur-MER-ee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌpriˌdʒɝˈmɛriəl/. In British English it is /ˌpriːˌdʒɜːˈmɛəriəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pregermarial?
Pregermarial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MER). Broken into parts: pree · jur · MER · ee · ul.
Is pregermarial pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌpriːˌdʒɜːˈmɛəriəl/ (pree-jur-MAIR-ree-ul).