How to pronounce presale
Say it like PREE-sayl. Presale has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREE).
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- PREE
- sayl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Presale pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- saylGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of presale
American and British speakers say presale in essentially the same way: /ˈpriˌseɪl/ in the US and /ˈpriːˌseɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PREE-sayl.
What does presale mean?
- The sale of something privately, before it is available to the public
- The sale of a property before it is built
Where does presale come from?
From pre- + sale.
Questions about saying presale
How do you pronounce presale?
Say PREE-sayl. The American pronunciation is /ˈpriˌseɪl/. In British English it is /ˈpriːˌseɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in presale?
Presale has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREE). Broken into parts: PREE · sayl.
Do Americans and Brits say presale the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpriˌseɪl/ and the British form is /ˈpriːˌseɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.