How to pronounce preprandially
Say it like pree-PRAN-dee-uh-lee. Preprandially has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRAN).
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- pree
- PRAN
- dee
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preprandially 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of preprandially
American and British speakers say preprandially in essentially the same way: /ˌpriˈprændiəli/ in the US and /priːˈprændɪəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: pree-PRAN-dih-uh-lee.
What does preprandially mean?
- In a preprandial manner; before a meal, especially dinner.
Where does preprandially come from?
From preprandial + -ly.
Questions about saying preprandially
How do you pronounce preprandially?
Say pree-PRAN-dee-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌpriˈprændiəli/. In British English it is /priːˈprændɪəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preprandially?
Preprandially has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRAN). Broken into parts: pree · PRAN · dee · uh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say preprandially the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpriˈprændiəli/ and the British form is /priːˈprændɪəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.