How to Pronounce Preempted

To pronounce "preempted", say PREEMPT-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

PREEMPT-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “preempted”

"preempted" has 2 syllables: preempt-ed. It rhymes with attempted and tempted, if that helps it stick.

What does preempted mean?

verb

  1. To appropriate something (before someone else does).
  2. To displace something, or take precedence over something.

Synonyms

ninja

Words that rhyme with preempted

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

attemptedtemptedexemptedempted

Related words

replacedtakenpreemptivepreemptivelypreemptorypreemptionpreknowledgeanticipated

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "preempted"?▾

"Preempted" has 2 syllables: preempt · ed.

What does "preempted" mean?▾

Preempted: To appropriate something (before someone else does).

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