How to pronounce prenex
Say it like PREE-neks. Prenex has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREE).
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- PREE
- neks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prenex 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.
- neksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of prenex
American and British speakers say prenex in essentially the same way: /ˈprinɛks/ in the US and /ˈpriːnɛks/ in the UK.
British respelling: PREE-neks.
What does prenex mean?
- Of a formula, having all of its quantifiers at the beginning.
- The initial part of a prenex formula where all of the formula's bound variables are bound by logical quantifiers.
Where does prenex come from?
Borrowed from Late Latin praenexus (“bound up in front”), from Latin prae- (“before”) and nexus, past participle of nectō (“to bind”).
Questions about saying prenex
How do you pronounce prenex?
Say PREE-neks. The American pronunciation is /ˈprinɛks/. In British English it is /ˈpriːnɛks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prenex?
Prenex has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREE). Broken into parts: PREE · neks.
Do Americans and Brits say prenex the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprinɛks/ and the British form is /ˈpriːnɛks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.