How to pronounce pretotype
Say it like PREE-tuh-type. Pretotype has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREE).
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- PREE
- tuh
- type
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pretotype 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- typeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of pretotype
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PREE-tuh-type.
What does pretotype mean?
- A model of product using the smallest possible amount of resources.
- To make a pretotype.
Where does pretotype come from?
Clipping of pre-prototype, from pre- + prototype, patterned after prototype.
Questions about saying pretotype
How do you pronounce pretotype?
Say PREE-tuh-type. The American pronunciation is /ˈpritəˌtaɪp/. In British English it is /ˈpriːtətaɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pretotype?
Pretotype has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREE). Broken into parts: PREE · tuh · type.
Is pretotype 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 /ˈpriːtətaɪp/ (PREE-tuh-type).