To pronounce "pretest", say PRET-est — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɹiːtɛst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈpɹiːtɛst/
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"pretest" has 2 syllables: pret-est.
noun
verb
"Pretest" has 2 syllables: pret · est.
The IPA transcription of "pretest" is /ˈpɹiːtɛst/.
Pretest: A preliminary test, given in advance of instruction or evaluation.
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