To pronounce "preteritive", say PRET-er-it-iv-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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PRET-er-it-iv-e
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"preteritive" has 5 syllables: pret-er-it-iv-e.
"Preteritive" has 5 syllables: pret · er · it · iv · e.
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