How to pronounce preliminarily
Say it like prih-lim-uh-NER-ih-lee. Preliminarily has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NER).
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US American/prɪˌlɪməˈnɛrɪli/prih-lim-uh-NER-ih-lee
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- prih
- lim
- uh
- NER
- ih
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preliminarily pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- limGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does preliminarily mean?
adverb
- In a preliminary manner.
Where does preliminarily come from?
From preliminary + -ly.
Words that rhyme with preliminarily
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Questions about saying preliminarily
How do you pronounce preliminarily?
Say prih-lim-uh-NER-ih-lee. The American pronunciation is /prɪˌlɪməˈnɛrɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preliminarily?
Preliminarily has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NER). Broken into parts: prih · lim · uh · NER · ih · lee.