How to Pronounce Preview

To pronounce "preview", say PREV-iew — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɹiːvjʉː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈpɹiːvjʉː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “preview”

"preview" has 2 syllables: prev-iew. It rhymes with blue and slew, if that helps it stick.

What does preview mean?

noun

  1. An experience of something in advance.
  2. An advance showing of a film, exhibition etc.

verb

  1. To show or watch something, or part of it, before it is complete.

Synonyms

forelookforetaste

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Words that rhyme with preview

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blueslewsubduepursuetrueviewconstruehithertoeschewpurviewimbuecoo

Related words

prevueforetasteprepaymentharbingerpriorpreliminarypresentationvisioning

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "preview"?▾

"Preview" has 2 syllables: prev · iew.

What is the IPA transcription of "preview"?▾

The IPA transcription of "preview" is /ˈpɹiːvjʉː/.

What does "preview" mean?▾

Preview: An experience of something in advance.

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