How to pronounce premalignant
Say it like pree-MUH-lig-nunt. Premalignant has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MUH).
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- pree
- MUH
- lig
- nunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Premalignant 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.
- MUHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ligGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of premalignant
American and British speakers say premalignant in essentially the same way: /priˈməˌlɪɡnənt/ in the US and /priˈməˌlɪɡnənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: pree-MUH-lig-nunt.
What does premalignant mean?
- Precancerous.
Where does premalignant come from?
From pre- + malignant.
Questions about saying premalignant
How do you pronounce premalignant?
Say pree-MUH-lig-nunt. The American pronunciation is /priˈməˌlɪɡnənt/. In British English it is /priˈməˌlɪɡnənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in premalignant?
Premalignant has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MUH). Broken into parts: pree · MUH · lig · nunt.
Do Americans and Brits say premalignant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /priˈməˌlɪɡnənt/ and the British form is /priˈməˌlɪɡnənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.