How to Pronounce Preverbal

To pronounce "preverbal", say PREV-erb-al — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

PREV-erb-al

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💡 Tip for remembering “preverbal”

"preverbal" has 3 syllables: prev-erb-al.

What does preverbal mean?

noun

  1. (grammar) A preverb.

adjective

  1. (child development) At an early stage of development in which one is not yet able to communicate by means of words.
  2. (of a part of speech) Occurring before the verb in a sentence or expression.

Related words

negatorbaianteverbalprelinguisticprelexicalprelingualprelogicalprearticulate

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How many syllables are in "preverbal"?▾

"Preverbal" has 3 syllables: prev · erb · al.

What does "preverbal" mean?▾

Preverbal: (grammar) A preverb.

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