How to pronounce preprandial
Say it like pree-PRAN-dee-ul. Preprandial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRAN).
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- pree
- PRAN
- dee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preprandial 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.
- PRANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of preprandial
American and British speakers say preprandial in essentially the same way: /ˌpriˈprændiəl/ in the US and /priːˈprændɪəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: pree-PRAN-dih-ul.
What does preprandial mean?
- Occurring before a meal, especially dinner.
- A predinner drink; an apéritif.
Where does preprandial come from?
From pre- + prandial.
Questions about saying preprandial
How do you pronounce preprandial?
Say pree-PRAN-dee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌpriˈprændiəl/. In British English it is /priːˈprændɪəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preprandial?
Preprandial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRAN). Broken into parts: pree · PRAN · dee · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say preprandial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpriˈprændiəl/ and the British form is /priːˈprændɪəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.