How to pronounce prevolitionally
Say it like pree-vuh-LISH-uh-nuh-lee. Prevolitionally has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LISH).
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- pree
- vuh
- LISH
- uh
- nuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prevolitionally 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.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of prevolitionally
American and British speakers say prevolitionally in essentially the same way: /ˌprivəˈlɪʃənəli/ in the US and /ˌpriːvəˈlɪʃənəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: pree-vuh-LISH-uh-nuh-lee.
What does prevolitionally mean?
- In a prevolitional way; done before a willed action.
Where does prevolitionally come from?
From prevolitional + -ly or pre- + volitionally.
Words that rhyme with prevolitionally
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Questions about saying prevolitionally
How do you pronounce prevolitionally?
Say pree-vuh-LISH-uh-nuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌprivəˈlɪʃənəli/. In British English it is /ˌpriːvəˈlɪʃənəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prevolitionally?
Prevolitionally has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LISH). Broken into parts: pree · vuh · LISH · uh · nuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say prevolitionally the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌprivəˈlɪʃənəli/ and the British form is /ˌpriːvəˈlɪʃənəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.