How to pronounce premodern
Say it like pree-MAW-dern. Premodern has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAW).
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- pree
- MAW
- dern
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Premodern 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.
- MAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- dernKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of premodern
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pree-MAW-dun.
What does premodern mean?
- Preceding or predating the modern era.
Where does premodern come from?
From pre- + modern.
Questions about saying premodern
How do you pronounce premodern?
Say pree-MAW-dern. The American pronunciation is /priˈmɔdɚn/. In British English it is /priˈmɔːdən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in premodern?
Premodern has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAW). Broken into parts: pree · MAW · dern.
Is premodern 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 /priˈmɔːdən/ (pree-MAW-dun).