To pronounce "preformative", say PREF-orm-at-iv-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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PREF-orm-at-iv-e
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"preformative" has 5 syllables: pref-orm-at-iv-e. It rhymes with reformative, if that helps it stick.
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"Preformative" has 5 syllables: pref · orm · at · iv · e.
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