How to pronounce preoperative
Say it like pree-AW-puh-ruh-tiv. Preoperative has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AW).
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US American/ˌpriˈɔpərətɪv/pree-AW-puh-ruh-tiv
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- pree
- AW
- puh
- ruh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preoperative 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.
- AWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does preoperative mean?
adjective
- Prior to surgery.
- A transgender person who has not yet undergone gender reassignment surgery.
Where does preoperative come from?
From pre- + operative.
Questions about saying preoperative
How do you pronounce preoperative?
Say pree-AW-puh-ruh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˌpriˈɔpərətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preoperative?
Preoperative has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AW). Broken into parts: pree · AW · puh · ruh · tiv.