How to pronounce prelapsarian
Say it like pree-lap-SER-ee-un. Prelapsarian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SER).
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- pree
- lap
- SER
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prelapsarian 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.
- lapKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- SERSay 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of prelapsarian
American and British speakers say prelapsarian in essentially the same way: /prilæpˈsɛriən/ in the US and /priːlæpˈsɛəriən/ in the UK.
British respelling: pree-lap-SAIR-ee-un.
What does prelapsarian mean?
- Of, or relating to the period of innocence before the Fall of man; innocent, unspoiled.
Where does prelapsarian come from?
From pre- + Latin lapsus (“fall”) + -arian.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with prelapsarian
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of prelapsarian.
- humanitarian
- vegetarian
- authoritarian
- librarian
- libertarian
- ovarian
- barbarian
- sectarian
- totalitarian
- agrarian
Questions about saying prelapsarian
How do you pronounce prelapsarian?
Say pree-lap-SER-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /prilæpˈsɛriən/. In British English it is /priːlæpˈsɛəriən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prelapsarian?
Prelapsarian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SER). Broken into parts: pree · lap · SER · ee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say prelapsarian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prilæpˈsɛriən/ and the British form is /priːlæpˈsɛəriən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.