How to Pronounce Preliterate

To pronounce "preliterate", say PREL-it-er-at-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

11

Letters

PREL-it-er-at-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “preliterate”

"preliterate" has 5 syllables: prel-it-er-at-e.

What does preliterate mean?

noun

  1. A member of such a culture

adjective

  1. (of a culture) that has not yet developed a written language
  2. (of a person) who has not yet learned to read and write

Related words

illiteratenonliteratenoncivilizedprotoliterateprealphabeticpreceramicprehistoricalprecultural

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "preliterate"?▾

"Preliterate" has 5 syllables: prel · it · er · at · e.

What does "preliterate" mean?▾

Preliterate: A member of such a culture

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