How to pronounce preterist
Say it like PRET-uh-rist. Preterist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRET).
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- PRET
- uh
- rist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preterist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ristKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of preterist
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PRET-uh-rist.
What does preterist mean?
- One whose chief interest is in the past.
- An adherent of preterism; one who believes that the Biblical prophecies of the Apocalypse refer to historical events which have already taken place.
Where does preterist come from?
From preter- + -ist.
Questions about saying preterist
How do you pronounce preterist?
Say PRET-uh-rist. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɛtərɪst/. In British English it is /ˈprɛtərɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preterist?
Preterist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRET). Broken into parts: PRET · uh · rist.
Is preterist 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 /ˈprɛtərɪst/ (PRET-uh-rist).