How to Pronounce Preeminence

To pronounce "preeminence", say PREEM-in-enc-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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PREEM-in-enc-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “preeminence”

"preeminence" has 4 syllables: preem-in-enc-e. It rhymes with eminence, if that helps it stick.

What does preeminence mean?

noun

  1. The status of being preeminent, dominant or ascendant.
  2. High importance; superiority.

Words that rhyme with preeminence

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Related words

eminencedistinctionnotesupremacypredominanceprimacyprominencedominance

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How many syllables are in "preeminence"?▾

"Preeminence" has 4 syllables: preem · in · enc · e.

What does "preeminence" mean?▾

Preeminence: The status of being preeminent, dominant or ascendant.

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