How to pronounce preterintentional
Say it like pree-tuh-rin-TEN-chuh-nul. Preterintentional has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TEN).
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- pree
- tuh
- rin
- TEN
- chuh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preterintentional 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rinGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of preterintentional
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: pree-tuh-rin-TEN-shuh-nul.
What does preterintentional mean?
- Additional to or beyond what was intended.
- Of a crime: more serious than the lesser crime that the perpetrator intended to commit instead.
Where does preterintentional come from?
From preter- (prefix meaning ‘beyond’) + intentional (adjective).
Questions about saying preterintentional
How do you pronounce preterintentional?
Say pree-tuh-rin-TEN-chuh-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˌpritəˌrɪnˈtɛntʃənəl/. In British English it is /ˌpriːtəˌrɪnˈtɛnʃənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preterintentional?
Preterintentional has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TEN). Broken into parts: pree · tuh · rin · TEN · chuh · nul.
Is preterintentional pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌpriːtəˌrɪnˈtɛnʃənəl/ (pree-tuh-rin-TEN-shuh-nul).