How to Pronounce Pre-emption

To pronounce "pre-emption", say PREEMPT-ion — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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PREEMPT-ion

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💡 Tip for remembering “pre-emption”

"pre-emption" has 2 syllables: preempt-ion.

What does pre-emption mean?

noun

  1. The purchase of something before it is offered for sale to others.
  2. The purchase of public land by the occupant.

Related words

pre-emptivepreemptionpreemptiveanticipationprioritypreferencepre-eminencepreoptimisation

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

"Pre-emption" has 2 syllables: preempt · ion.

What does "pre-emption" mean?▾

Pre-emption: The purchase of something before it is offered for sale to others.

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