How to pronounce preteens
Say it like pree-TEENZ. Preteens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEENZ).
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- pree
- TEENZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preteens 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.
- TEENZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of preteens
American and British speakers say preteens in essentially the same way: /ˌpriˈtinz/ in the US and /ˌpriːˈtiːnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: pree-TEENZ.
What does preteens mean?
- plural of preteen How to pronounce preteen
Words that rhyme with preteens
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of preteens.
Questions about saying preteens
How do you pronounce preteens?
Say pree-TEENZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌpriˈtinz/. In British English it is /ˌpriːˈtiːnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preteens?
Preteens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEENZ). Broken into parts: pree · TEENZ.
Do Americans and Brits say preteens the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpriˈtinz/ and the British form is /ˌpriːˈtiːnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.