How to pronounce prehistoric
Say it like pree-hih-STOR-ik. Prehistoric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STOR).
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US American/ˌprihɪˈstɔrɪk/pree-hih-STOR-ik
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- pree
- hih
- STOR
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prehistoric 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.
- hihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- STORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does prehistoric mean?
adjective
- Of or relating to the epoch before written record.
- Ancient; very old, outdated, etc.
Where does prehistoric come from?
From pre- (“before”) + historic, q.v., similar to slightly earlier ante-historic.
Words that rhyme with prehistoric
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Questions about saying prehistoric
How do you pronounce prehistoric?
Say pree-hih-STOR-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌprihɪˈstɔrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prehistoric?
Prehistoric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STOR). Broken into parts: pree · hih · STOR · ik.