How to Pronounce Precolonial

To pronounce "precolonial", say PREC-ol-on-ial — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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PREC-ol-on-ial

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💡 Tip for remembering “precolonial”

"precolonial" has 4 syllables: prec-ol-on-ial.

What does precolonial mean?

noun

  1. An inhabitant of an area before colonists first arrived.

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to a historical period before colonisation.

Related words

pre-colonialpreclassicalpreimperialpreindustrialpremodernprecontactpreconquestprenational

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How many syllables are in "precolonial"?▾

"Precolonial" has 4 syllables: prec · ol · on · ial.

What does "precolonial" mean?▾

Precolonial: An inhabitant of an area before colonists first arrived.

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