How to pronounce presolve
Say it like pree-SOLV. Presolve has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOLV).
- pree
- SOLV
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Presolve 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.
- SOLVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of presolve
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: pree-SOLV.
What does presolve mean?
- To transform a mathematical problem into an equivalent problem that is hopefully easier to solve.
Where does presolve come from?
From pre- + solve.
Words that rhyme with presolve
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of presolve.
Questions about saying presolve
How do you pronounce presolve?
Say pree-SOLV. The American pronunciation is /priˈsɑlv/. In British English it is /priːˈsɒlv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in presolve?
Presolve has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOLV). Broken into parts: pree · SOLV.
Is presolve pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /priːˈsɒlv/ (pree-SOLV).