How to pronounce preseason
Say it like pree-SEE-zun. Preseason has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE).
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- pree
- SEE
- zun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preseason 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.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- zunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of preseason
American and British speakers say preseason in essentially the same way: /ˌpriˈsizən/ in the US and /ˌpriːˈsiːzən/ in the UK.
British respelling: pree-SEE-zun.
What does preseason mean?
- a period prior to the beginning of the regular season which is devoted to training and preparation
Where does preseason come from?
From pre- + season.
Words that rhyme with preseason
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of preseason.
Questions about saying preseason
How do you pronounce preseason?
Say pree-SEE-zun. The American pronunciation is /ˌpriˈsizən/. In British English it is /ˌpriːˈsiːzən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preseason?
Preseason has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE). Broken into parts: pree · SEE · zun.
Do Americans and Brits say preseason the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpriˈsizən/ and the British form is /ˌpriːˈsiːzən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.