How to pronounce pretonic
Say it like pree-TON-ik. Pretonic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TON).
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- pree
- TON
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pretonic 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.
- TONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pretonic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: pree-TON-ik.
What does pretonic mean?
- That immediately precedes a stressed syllable
Where does pretonic come from?
From pre- + tonic.
Words that rhyme with pretonic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pretonic.
Questions about saying pretonic
How do you pronounce pretonic?
Say pree-TON-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌpriˈtɑnɪk/. In British English it is /ˌpriːˈtɒnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pretonic?
Pretonic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TON). Broken into parts: pree · TON · ik.
Is pretonic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌpriːˈtɒnɪk/ (pree-TON-ik).