How to pronounce pretracheal
Say it like pree-TRAY-kee-ul. Pretracheal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAY).
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- pree
- TRAY
- kee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pretracheal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- preeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- TRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pretracheal
American and British speakers say pretracheal in essentially the same way: /priˈtreɪkiəl/ in the US and /priːˈtreɪkiəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: pree-TRAY-kee-ul.
What does pretracheal mean?
- Anterior to the trachea.
Where does pretracheal come from?
From pre- + tracheal.
Words that rhyme with pretracheal
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Questions about saying pretracheal
How do you pronounce pretracheal?
Say pree-TRAY-kee-ul. The American pronunciation is /priˈtreɪkiəl/. In British English it is /priːˈtreɪkiəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pretracheal?
Pretracheal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAY). Broken into parts: pree · TRAY · kee · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say pretracheal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /priˈtreɪkiəl/ and the British form is /priːˈtreɪkiəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.