How to Pronounce Pretor

To pronounce "pretor", say PRET-or — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

PRET-or

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💡 Tip for remembering “pretor”

"pretor" has 2 syllables: pret-or. It rhymes with rhetor and tweeter, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: preter, preter-, praeter, praeter- — easy to mix up when writing.

What does pretor mean?

noun

  1. (history) The title designating a Roman administrative official whose role changed over time:
  2. (by extension) A high civic or administrative official, especially a chief magistrate or mayor. Sometimes used as a title.

Synonyms

provost

Words that rhyme with pretor

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

rhetortweeterpreterheterpreter-heter-praeterpraeter-

Related words

praetorpraetorianpropraetorpromagistratepraefectproconsulprocuratorconsul

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pretor"?▾

"Pretor" has 2 syllables: pret · or.

What does "pretor" mean?▾

Pretor: (history) The title designating a Roman administrative official whose role changed over time:

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