How to Pronounce Preformation

To pronounce "preformation", say PREF-orm-at-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /pɹiːfɔːˈmeɪʃ(ə)n/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

/pɹiːfɔːˈmeɪʃ(ə)n/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “preformation”

"preformation" has 4 syllables: pref-orm-at-ion.

What does preformation mean?

noun

  1. Prior formation.
  2. The theory that organisms are fully developed in the form of an egg or seed, and just increase in size (as opposed to epigenesis).

Related words

preparementforeappointmentpreformismforeordinationpreformistforepreparationpreordinationpreorganisation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "preformation"?▾

"Preformation" has 4 syllables: pref · orm · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "preformation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "preformation" is /pɹiːfɔːˈmeɪʃ(ə)n/.

What does "preformation" mean?▾

Preformation: Prior formation.

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