How to Pronounce Premolar

To pronounce "premolar", say PREM-ol-ar — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

PREM-ol-ar

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"premolar" has 3 syllables: prem-ol-ar.

What does premolar mean?

noun

  1. A tooth situated in front of the molar teeth; especially a tooth in humans with two cusps which is between the canines and the molars (Latin: singular dens premolaris, plural dentes premolares)

adjective

  1. Before a molar tooth, either in physical position or in its time of development; deciduous.

Synonyms

bicuspid

Related words

bicuspidprocingulumpraemaxillapremaxprepollentpreparacristapredentalprotostyle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "premolar"?▾

"Premolar" has 3 syllables: prem · ol · ar.

What does "premolar" mean?▾

Premolar: A tooth situated in front of the molar teeth; especially a tooth in humans with two cusps which is between the canines and the molars (Latin: singular dens premolaris, plural dentes premolares)

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