How to pronounce premolar
Say it like PREE-moh-ler. Premolar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREE).
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- PREE
- moh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Premolar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- mohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of premolar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PREE-moh-luh.
What does premolar mean?
- A tooth located in front of the molars, especially the bicuspid tooth between the cuspids and molars in humans.
- Before a molar tooth, either in physical position or in its time of development; deciduous.
Where does premolar come from?
Clipping of premolar tooth, calque of Latin dens praemolaris.
Questions about saying premolar
How do you pronounce premolar?
Say PREE-moh-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈprimoʊlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpriːməʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in premolar?
Premolar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREE). Broken into parts: PREE · moh · ler.
Is premolar 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 /ˈpriːməʊlə/ (PREE-moh-luh).