How to pronounce preplanning
Say it like pree-PLAN-ing. Preplanning has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLAN).
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- pree
- PLAN
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preplanning 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.
- PLANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of preplanning
American and British speakers say preplanning in essentially the same way: /priˈplænɪŋ/ in the US and /priˈplænɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: pree-PLAN-ing.
What does preplanning mean?
- Planning conducted in advance
- present participle and gerund of preplan
Where does preplanning come from?
From pre- + planning.
Words that rhyme with preplanning
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of preplanning.
Questions about saying preplanning
How do you pronounce preplanning?
Say pree-PLAN-ing. The American pronunciation is /priˈplænɪŋ/. In British English it is /priˈplænɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preplanning?
Preplanning has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLAN). Broken into parts: pree · PLAN · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say preplanning the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /priˈplænɪŋ/ and the British form is /priˈplænɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.