How to pronounce preorders
Say it like pree-OR-derz. Preorders has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OR).
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- pree
- OR
- derz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preorders 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.
- ORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- derzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of preorders
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pree-AW-duz.
What does preorders mean?
- plural of preorder How to pronounce preorder
Questions about saying preorders
How do you pronounce preorders?
Say pree-OR-derz. The American pronunciation is /ˌpriˈɔrdɚz/. In British English it is /ˌpriːˈɔːdəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preorders?
Preorders has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OR). Broken into parts: pree · OR · derz.
Is preorders 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 /ˌpriːˈɔːdəz/ (pree-AW-duz).