How to pronounce preschool
Say it like pree-SKOOL. Preschool has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKOOL).
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- pree
- SKOOL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preschool 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.
- SKOOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of preschool
American and British speakers say preschool in essentially the same way: /priˈskul/ in the US and /priˈskuːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: pree-SKOOL.
Other ways to say preschool
Preschool also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- PREE-skool /ˈpriˌskul/
What does preschool mean?
- an educational institution for children too young for elementary school
Where does preschool come from?
From pre- + school.
Words that rhyme with preschool
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of preschool.
Questions about saying preschool
How do you pronounce preschool?
Say pree-SKOOL. The American pronunciation is /priˈskul/. In British English it is /priˈskuːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preschool?
Preschool has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKOOL). Broken into parts: pree · SKOOL.
Do Americans and Brits say preschool the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /priˈskul/ and the British form is /priˈskuːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.