How to Pronounce Preamble

To pronounce "preamble", say PREAMBL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɹɪiˌæmbl̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈpɹɪiˌæmbl̩/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “preamble”

"preamble" has 2 syllables: preambl-e. It rhymes with scramble and ramble, if that helps it stick.

What does preamble mean?

noun

  1. A short preliminary statement or remark, especially an explanatory introduction to a formal document or statute.
  2. A syncword.

verb

  1. To speak or write a preamble; to provide a preliminary statement or set of remarks.

Synonyms

forewordprefaceprologue

Antonyms

afterwordconclusionepiloguelast wordpostamble

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Words that rhyme with preamble

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scrambleramblegambolshamblehamblescamblefambleunscrambleamblebramblecambellcampbell

Related words

prefaceforewordproempreludepreambularintroductorypremiseintroduction

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "preamble"?▾

"Preamble" has 2 syllables: preambl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "preamble"?▾

The IPA transcription of "preamble" is /ˈpɹɪiˌæmbl̩/.

What does "preamble" mean?▾

Preamble: A short preliminary statement or remark, especially an explanatory introduction to a formal document or statute.

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