How to pronounce prevocalic
Say it like pree-voh-KAL-ik. Prevocalic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAL).
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- pree
- voh
- KAL
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prevocalic 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.
- vohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- KALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of prevocalic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pree-voh-KAL-ik.
What does prevocalic mean?
- Immediately preceding a vowel or vowel sound“Examples that may be used to teach those with articulatory and phonological impairments the prevocalic /r/ sound are: run, race, rain, tree, and spray.”
Where does prevocalic come from?
From pre- + vocalic.
Words that rhyme with prevocalic
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Questions about saying prevocalic
How do you pronounce prevocalic?
Say pree-voh-KAL-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌprivoʊˈkælɪk/. In British English it is /ˌpriːvəʊˈkælɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prevocalic?
Prevocalic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAL). Broken into parts: pree · voh · KAL · ik.
Is prevocalic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌpriːvəʊˈkælɪk/ (pree-voh-KAL-ik).