How to pronounce premarket
Say it like pree-MAR-kut. Premarket has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAR).
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- pree
- MAR
- kut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Premarket pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- preeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- MARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of premarket
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pree-MAH-kut.
What does premarket mean?
- Prior to a product's official market release
- The informal market in stocks and other securities, held before the official markets open“Stocks are up in premarket trading this morning.”
Where does premarket come from?
From pre- + market.
Questions about saying premarket
How do you pronounce premarket?
Say pree-MAR-kut. The American pronunciation is /ˌpriˈmɑrkət/. In British English it is /ˌpriːˈmɑːkət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in premarket?
Premarket has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAR). Broken into parts: pree · MAR · kut.
Is premarket pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌpriːˈmɑːkət/ (pree-MAH-kut).