To pronounce "precontemporary", say PREC-ont-emp-or-ary — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
precontemporary
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PREC-ont-emp-or-ary
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"precontemporary" has 5 syllables: prec-ont-emp-or-ary.
"Precontemporary" has 5 syllables: prec · ont · emp · or · ary.
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