How to Pronounce Preternatural

To pronounce "preternatural", say PRET-ern-at-ur-al — 5 syllables, IPA /ˌpɹiː.təˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə)ɹ.əl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

13

Letters

/ˌpɹiː.təˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə)ɹ.əl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “preternatural”

"preternatural" has 5 syllables: pret-ern-at-ur-al.

What does preternatural mean?

adjective

  1. Beyond or not conforming to what is natural or according to the regular course of things; strange.
  2. Having an existence outside of the natural world.

Synonyms

abnormalexceptionalextraordinaryinexplicableuncannyparanormalsupernaturalunnatural

Related words

supernaturalotherworldlytranscendentalextraordinarynonnaturaloddeerieunpreternatural

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "preternatural"?▾

"Preternatural" has 5 syllables: pret · ern · at · ur · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "preternatural"?▾

The IPA transcription of "preternatural" is /ˌpɹiː.təˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə)ɹ.əl/.

What does "preternatural" mean?▾

Preternatural: Beyond or not conforming to what is natural or according to the regular course of things; strange.

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