How to pronounce prelusory
Say it like prih-LOO-zuh-ree. Prelusory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO).
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- prih
- LOO
- zuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prelusory 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.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- zuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of prelusory
American and British speakers say prelusory in essentially the same way: /prɪˈluzəri/ in the US and /prɪˈluːzəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: prih-LOO-zuh-ree.
What does prelusory mean?
- introductory; prelusive
- Involving some but not necessarily all of the characteristics of a game“prelusory goal”
Questions about saying prelusory
How do you pronounce prelusory?
Say prih-LOO-zuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /prɪˈluzəri/. In British English it is /prɪˈluːzəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prelusory?
Prelusory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO). Broken into parts: prih · LOO · zuh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say prelusory the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prɪˈluzəri/ and the British form is /prɪˈluːzəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.