How to pronounce preschooler
Say it like PREE-skoo-ler. Preschooler has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREE).
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- PREE
- skoo
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preschooler 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.
- skooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of preschooler
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PREE-skoo-luh.
What does preschooler mean?
- A child who has not yet attended school.
- A child who is educated at preschool.
Where does preschooler come from?
From preschool + -er.
Questions about saying preschooler
How do you pronounce preschooler?
Say PREE-skoo-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈpriˌskulɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpriːˌskuːlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preschooler?
Preschooler has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREE). Broken into parts: PREE · skoo · ler.
Is preschooler pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpriːˌskuːlə/ (PREE-skoo-luh).