How to pronounce prenatal
Say it like pree-NAY-tul. Prenatal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAY).
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- pree
- NAY
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prenatal 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.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of prenatal
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: pree-NAY-tul.
What does prenatal mean?
- Being or happening before birth.“prenatal care”
- A person who is expecting to give birth.
- A dietary supplement to be taken by somebody expecting to give birth.“She was recommended a course of zinc prenatals.”
Where does prenatal come from?
From pre- + natal.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
- perinatal
- postnatal
Words that rhyme with prenatal
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Questions about saying prenatal
How do you pronounce prenatal?
Say pree-NAY-tul. The American pronunciation is /priˈneɪtəl/. In British English it is /priˈneɪtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prenatal?
Prenatal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAY). Broken into parts: pree · NAY · tul.
Is prenatal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /priˈneɪtəl/ (pree-NAY-tul).