How to pronounce premenstrual
Say it like pree-MENZ-truh-wul. Premenstrual has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MENZ).
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- pree
- MENZ
- truh
- wul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Premenstrual 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.
- MENZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- wulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of premenstrual
American and British speakers say premenstrual in essentially the same way: /priˈmɛnztrəwəl/ in the US and /ˌpriːˈmɛnstruəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: pree-MEN-stroo-ul.
What does premenstrual mean?
- Occurring in the time period during the menstrual cycle leading up to the beginning of menstruation.
- Relating to the time period in a girl's life prior to her first experience of menstruation; prepubescent.
Where does premenstrual come from?
From pre- + menstrual.
Questions about saying premenstrual
How do you pronounce premenstrual?
Say pree-MENZ-truh-wul. The American pronunciation is /priˈmɛnztrəwəl/. In British English it is /ˌpriːˈmɛnstruəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in premenstrual?
Premenstrual has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MENZ). Broken into parts: pree · MENZ · truh · wul.
Do Americans and Brits say premenstrual the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /priˈmɛnztrəwəl/ and the British form is /ˌpriːˈmɛnstruəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.