How to pronounce pretest
Say it like PREE-test. Pretest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREE).
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- PREE
- test
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pretest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- testKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of pretest
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PREE-test.
What does pretest mean?
- Prior to taking a test.
- A preliminary test, given in advance of instruction or evaluation.
- To administer a pretest to.
- To carry out a pretest.
Where does pretest come from?
From pre- + test.
Questions about saying pretest
How do you pronounce pretest?
Say PREE-test. The American pronunciation is /ˈpritɛst/. In British English it is /ˈpriːtɛst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pretest?
Pretest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREE). Broken into parts: PREE · test.
Is pretest 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 /ˈpriːtɛst/ (PREE-test).