How to Pronounce Presentiment

To pronounce "presentiment", say PRES-ent-im-ent — 4 syllables, IPA /prɪˈzen.tɪ.mənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

/prɪˈzen.tɪ.mənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “presentiment”

"presentiment" has 4 syllables: pres-ent-im-ent. It rhymes with resentiment, if that helps it stick.

What does presentiment mean?

noun

  1. A premonition; a feeling that something, often of undesirable nature, is going to happen.

Synonyms

bodingforebodingforefeelingpremonition

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Words that rhyme with presentiment

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resentiment

Related words

premonitionforebodingbodingpresageforefeelingpresagingforetokenpresagement

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "presentiment"?▾

"Presentiment" has 4 syllables: pres · ent · im · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "presentiment"?▾

The IPA transcription of "presentiment" is /prɪˈzen.tɪ.mənt/.

What does "presentiment" mean?▾

Presentiment: A premonition; a feeling that something, often of undesirable nature, is going to happen.

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