How to pronounce prewar
Say it like pree-WOR. Prewar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WOR).
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- pree
- WOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prewar 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.
- WORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of prewar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pree-WAW.
What does prewar mean?
- Alternative form of pre-war.
Where does prewar come from?
From pre- + war.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with prewar
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Questions about saying prewar
How do you pronounce prewar?
Say pree-WOR. The American pronunciation is /priˈwɔr/. In British English it is /priːˈwɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prewar?
Prewar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WOR). Broken into parts: pree · WOR.
Is prewar pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /priːˈwɔː/ (pree-WAW).