How to pronounce premodifier
Say it like pree-MOD-ih-fy-er. Premodifier has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOD).
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- pree
- MOD
- ih
- fy
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Premodifier 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.
- MODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of premodifier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: pree-MOD-ih-fy-uh.
What does premodifier mean?
- A modifier placed before the head of the phrase.
Where does premodifier come from?
From pre- + modifier.
Questions about saying premodifier
How do you pronounce premodifier?
Say pree-MOD-ih-fy-er. The American pronunciation is /ˌpriˈmɑdɪfaɪər/. In British English it is /ˌpriːˈmɒdɪfaɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in premodifier?
Premodifier has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOD). Broken into parts: pree · MOD · ih · fy · er.
Is premodifier 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 /ˌpriːˈmɒdɪfaɪə/ (pree-MOD-ih-fy-uh).