How to Pronounce Pre-empt

To pronounce "pre-empt", say PREEMPT — one syllable, IPA /pɹiːˈɛmpt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/pɹiːˈɛmpt/

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What does pre-empt mean?

verb

  1. To appropriate something (before someone else does).
  2. To displace something, or take precedence over something.

Synonyms

ninja

Related words

prepaypreemptpredetermineprecedeforecastanticipateforeseepredict

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pre-empt"?▾

"Pre-empt" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "pre-empt"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pre-empt" is /pɹiːˈɛmpt/.

What does "pre-empt" mean?▾

Pre-empt: To appropriate something (before someone else does).

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