How to Pronounce Preform

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

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Syllables

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Letters

PREF-orm

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💡 Tip for remembering “preform”

"preform" has 2 syllables: pref-orm. It rhymes with free-form, if that helps it stick.

What does preform mean?

noun

  1. An object that has undergone preliminary shaping but is not yet in its final form.
  2. The rough, incomplete and unused basic form of a stone tool.

verb

  1. To shape something before some other operation.

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Words that rhyme with preform

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free-form

Related words

bifacialpremouldpremoldforeformpostformpreproductpreformantprefinish

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "preform"?▾

"Preform" has 2 syllables: pref · orm.

What does "preform" mean?▾

Preform: An object that has undergone preliminary shaping but is not yet in its final form.

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