How to pronounce pretreatable
Say it like pree-TREE-tuh-bul. Pretreatable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TREE).
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- pree
- TREE
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pretreatable 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.
- TREESay 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.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pretreatable
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: pree-TREE-tuh-bul.
What does pretreatable mean?
- Suitable for being pretreated.
Words that rhyme with pretreatable
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Questions about saying pretreatable
How do you pronounce pretreatable?
Say pree-TREE-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌpriˈtritəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌpriːˈtriːtəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pretreatable?
Pretreatable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TREE). Broken into parts: pree · TREE · tuh · bul.
Is pretreatable 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 /ˌpriːˈtriːtəbəl/ (pree-TREE-tuh-bul).