How to Pronounce Preterites

To pronounce "preterites", say PRET-er-it-es — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

PRET-er-it-es

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"preterites" has 4 syllables: pret-er-it-es.

What does preterites mean?

noun

  1. (grammar) The preterite tense, simple past tense: the grammatical tense that determines the specific initiation or termination of an action in the past.

Related words

prepositionalprepositionspretermitpreteritionprepositionparticiples

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How many syllables are in "preterites"?▾

"Preterites" has 4 syllables: pret · er · it · es.

What does "preterites" mean?▾

Preterites: (grammar) The preterite tense, simple past tense: the grammatical tense that determines the specific initiation or termination of an action in the past.

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