How to pronounce preteen
Say it like pree-TEEN. Preteen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEEN).
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- pree
- TEEN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preteen 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.
- TEENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of preteen
American and British speakers say preteen in essentially the same way: /ˌpriˈtin/ in the US and /ˌpriːˈtiːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: pree-TEEN.
What does preteen mean?
- A child between approximately 10 and 12 years of age, at the onset of adolescence.
- Of, relating to, or designed for, or being children between the ages of approximately 10 and 12.
Where does preteen come from?
From pre- + teen.
Words that rhyme with preteen
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of preteen.
Questions about saying preteen
How do you pronounce preteen?
Say pree-TEEN. The American pronunciation is /ˌpriˈtin/. In British English it is /ˌpriːˈtiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preteen?
Preteen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEEN). Broken into parts: pree · TEEN.
Do Americans and Brits say preteen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpriˈtin/ and the British form is /ˌpriːˈtiːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.