How to pronounce pretermit
Say it like pree-der-MIT. Pretermit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MIT).
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- pree
- der
- MIT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pretermit 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.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pretermit
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pree-tuh-MIT.
What does pretermit mean?
- To intentionally disregard (something), to ignore; to neglect or omit.
Where does pretermit come from?
From Latin praetermitto.
Words that rhyme with pretermit
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pretermit.
Questions about saying pretermit
How do you pronounce pretermit?
Say pree-der-MIT. The American pronunciation is /ˌpridərˈmɪt/. In British English it is /priːtəˈmɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pretermit?
Pretermit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MIT). Broken into parts: pree · der · MIT.
Is pretermit pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /priːtəˈmɪt/ (pree-tuh-MIT).