To pronounce "preliminarily", say PREL-im-in-ar-ily — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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PREL-im-in-ar-ily
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"preliminarily" has 5 syllables: prel-im-in-ar-ily. It rhymes with arbitrarily and warily, if that helps it stick.
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"Preliminarily" has 5 syllables: prel · im · in · ar · ily.
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