To pronounce "pre-emptively", say PREEMPT-iv-ely — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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PREEMPT-iv-ely
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"pre-emptively" has 3 syllables: preempt-iv-ely.
"Pre-emptively" has 3 syllables: preempt · iv · ely.
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