How to pronounce prenuptial
Say it like pree-NUHP-shul. Prenuptial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NUHP).
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- pree
- NUHP
- shul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prenuptial 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.
- NUHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- shulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of prenuptial
American and British speakers say prenuptial in essentially the same way: /priˈnʌpʃəl/ in the US and /priˈnʌpʃəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: pree-NUHP-shul.
What does prenuptial mean?
- Occurring before marriage; antenuptial.
- Synonym of prenuptial agreement.
Where does prenuptial come from?
From pre- + nuptial.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying prenuptial
How do you pronounce prenuptial?
Say pree-NUHP-shul. The American pronunciation is /priˈnʌpʃəl/. In British English it is /priˈnʌpʃəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prenuptial?
Prenuptial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NUHP). Broken into parts: pree · NUHP · shul.
Do Americans and Brits say prenuptial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /priˈnʌpʃəl/ and the British form is /priˈnʌpʃəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.