To pronounce "pre-election", say PREEL-ect-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /pɹiːɪˈlekʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/pɹiːɪˈlekʃən/
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"pre-election" has 3 syllables: preel-ect-ion.
adjective
"Pre-election" has 3 syllables: preel · ect · ion.
The IPA transcription of "pre-election" is /pɹiːɪˈlekʃən/.
Pre-election: Before an election.
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