How to pronounce prelims
Say it like PREE-limz. Prelims has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREE).
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- PREE
- limz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prelims pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- limzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of prelims
American and British speakers say prelims in essentially the same way: /ˈpriˌlɪmz/ in the US and /ˈpriːˌlɪmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PREE-limz.
What does prelims mean?
- plural of prelim How to pronounce prelim
- The preliminary front matter of a book; all content preceding the main text or work itself.
- Preliminary examinations taken as a whole, as sat by an individual or year group.
Questions about saying prelims
How do you pronounce prelims?
Say PREE-limz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpriˌlɪmz/. In British English it is /ˈpriːˌlɪmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prelims?
Prelims has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREE). Broken into parts: PREE · limz.
Do Americans and Brits say prelims the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpriˌlɪmz/ and the British form is /ˈpriːˌlɪmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.