How to pronounce prevocalically
Say it like pree-voh-KAL-ih-klee. Prevocalically has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAL).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˌprivoʊˈkælɪkli/pree-voh-KAL-ih-klee
UK British/ˌpriːvəʊˈkælɪkli/pree-voh-KAL-ih-klee
- pree
- voh
- KAL
- ih
- klee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prevocalically 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of prevocalically
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pree-voh-KAL-ih-klee.
What does prevocalically mean?
adverb
- Immediately preceding a vowel or vowel sound.
Where does prevocalically come from?
From prevocalic + -ally.
Questions about saying prevocalically
How do you pronounce prevocalically?
Say pree-voh-KAL-ih-klee. The American pronunciation is /ˌprivoʊˈkælɪkli/. In British English it is /ˌpriːvəʊˈkælɪkli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prevocalically?
Prevocalically has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAL). Broken into parts: pree · voh · KAL · ih · klee.
Is prevocalically 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 /ˌpriːvəʊˈkælɪkli/ (pree-voh-KAL-ih-klee).