How to pronounce prekindergarten
Say it like pree-KIN-der-gah-dun. Prekindergarten has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KIN).
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US American/priˈkɪndɚˌɡɑdən/pree-KIN-der-gah-dun
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- pree
- KIN
- der
- gah
- dun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prekindergarten 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.
- KINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- gahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- dunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does prekindergarten mean?
adjective
- Before kindergarten, or not yet old enough to attend it.
- The first formal academic learning environment for children, before kindergarten.
Where does prekindergarten come from?
From pre- + kindergarten.
Questions about saying prekindergarten
How do you pronounce prekindergarten?
Say pree-KIN-der-gah-dun. The American pronunciation is /priˈkɪndɚˌɡɑdən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prekindergarten?
Prekindergarten has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KIN). Broken into parts: pree · KIN · der · gah · dun.