How to pronounce preignition
Say it like pree-ug-NISH-un. Preignition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NISH).
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- pree
- ug
- NISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preignition 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.
- ugKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of preignition
American and British speakers say preignition in essentially the same way: /ˌpriəɡˈnɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌpriːəɡˈnɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: pree-ug-NISH-un.
What does preignition mean?
- The premature detonation of a fuel charge in Four-stroke cycle engines.
Where does preignition come from?
From pre- + ignition.
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Words that rhyme with preignition
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Questions about saying preignition
How do you pronounce preignition?
Say pree-ug-NISH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌpriəɡˈnɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌpriːəɡˈnɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preignition?
Preignition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NISH). Broken into parts: pree · ug · NISH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say preignition the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpriəɡˈnɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌpriːəɡˈnɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.