How to Pronounce Pretermit

To pronounce "pretermit", say PRET-erm-it — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

PRET-erm-it

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💡 Tip for remembering “pretermit”

"pretermit" has 3 syllables: pret-erm-it.

What does pretermit mean?

verb

  1. To intentionally disregard something, allow it to go unnoticed, or change the subject in response to someone's comment; to omit or fail to carry out something; to prematurely terminate or interrupt something.

Related words

praetermitomitforgetneglectfailoverjumpoverpassexclude

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pretermit"?▾

"Pretermit" has 3 syllables: pret · erm · it.

What does "pretermit" mean?▾

Pretermit: To intentionally disregard something, allow it to go unnoticed, or change the subject in response to someone's comment; to omit or fail to carry out something; to prematurely terminate or interrupt something.

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