To pronounce "precontemporaneous", say PREC-ont-emp-or-an-eous — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
precontemporaneous
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PREC-ont-emp-or-an-eous
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"precontemporaneous" has 6 syllables: prec-ont-emp-or-an-eous.
"Precontemporaneous" has 6 syllables: prec · ont · emp · or · an · eous.
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