How to pronounce pretermitted
Say it like pree-ter-MIT-id. Pretermitted has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MIT).
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- pree
- ter
- MIT
- id
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pretermitted 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.
- terKeep 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.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pretermitted
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: pree-tuh-MIT-id.
What does pretermitted mean?
- simple past and past participle of pretermit How to pronounce pretermit
Words that rhyme with pretermitted
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Questions about saying pretermitted
How do you pronounce pretermitted?
Say pree-ter-MIT-id. The American pronunciation is /ˌpritərˈmɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˌpriːtəˈmɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pretermitted?
Pretermitted has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MIT). Broken into parts: pree · ter · MIT · id.
Is pretermitted 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 /ˌpriːtəˈmɪtɪd/ (pree-tuh-MIT-id).