preempt
PREE-EMPT
pree-empt
/ˈpɹiˌɛmpt/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “preempt” is spelled “pree-empt”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | p | r | ee | e | m | p | t |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /p/ | /ɹ/ | /i/ | /ɛ/ | /m/ | /p/ | /t/ |
English writes “preempt” with
7 letters for 7 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“pree-empt” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “preempt”
exceptkeptstoppedacceptdroppedhelpedsleptjumpedtrappedscript
“preempt” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “preempt”?
“preempt” is pronounced PREE-EMPT — IPA /ˈpɹiˌɛmpt/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “pree-empt”.
How many syllables are in “preempt”?
“preempt” has 2 syllables: PREE-EMPT (the capitalized syllable is stressed).