How to pronounce "pretermitted" in English
ˌpɹiːtə(ɹ)ˈmɪtɪd
pree·tə·MIH·tid
Primary stress: MIH
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Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
pree
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
tə
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
MIH
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
tid
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
Primary emphasis falls on the third syllable ("MIH"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Pronouncing a hard, aspirated [tʰ] in casual conversation can sound overly formal in North America.
How Native Speakers Say It: In American English, a single "t" between vowels quickly taps against the alveolar ridge like a soft "d" ([ɾ]). In British English, maintain a crisp aspirated [tʰ].
The Trap: Because the base verb ends in a /t/ or /d/ sound, an extra vowel syllable must be added.
How Native Speakers Say It: Pronounce as a full separate syllable ⁄ɪd⁄ (e.g. "start-id", "need-id").
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "pretermitted" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "pretermitted is" sounds like "pretermitted-iz").
Maintain the stress-timed rhythm of English: compress unstressed syllables rapidly so the beat of "pretermitted" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“either a history of term labor or preterm labor and so therefore the preterm group were at high risk of developing pretermitted next pregnancy”— StanfordWatch clip
“applied um to have their cases terminated or pretermitted or denied without a full hearing on their asylum application.”— PBS NewsHourWatch clip
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either a history of term labor or preterm labor and so therefore the preterm group were at high risk of developing pretermitted next pregnancy
Hear it in context: “pretermitted”
2 clipsThe English word “pretermitted” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˌpɹiːtə(ɹ)ˈmɪtɪd (phonetic respelling: pree-tə-MIH-tid). Phonologically, it consists of 4 syllables (pree · tə · MIH · tid), with primary lexical stress placed on the 3rd syllable (MIH). Grammatically, “pretermitted” functions as a verb. SayItVid indexes 2 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “pretermitted” in natural connected speech across American (US: 2 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from Stanford, PBS NewsHour.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (2 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USStanfordClip #1 · @10:33
“cross-sectional study where we enrolled women that were not pregnant but had either a history of term labor or preterm labor and so therefore the preterm group were at high risk of developing pretermitted next pregnancy preterm group were at high risk of developing pretermitted next pregnancy”
- 🇺🇸 USPBS NewsHourClip #2 · @3:04
“asylum, but those who are also here in the United States who have applied um to have their cases terminated or pretermitted or denied without a full hearing on their asylum application. Another change without a full hearing on their asylum application. Another change”
Definition & Meaning: “pretermitted”
- To intentionally disregard (something), to ignore; to neglect or omit.
- simple past and past participle of pretermit
Example Sentences (3)
- “[F]or the public, for the redemption of the whole world, God hath (shall we say, pretermitted?) derelicted, forsaken, abandoned, his own, and only Son.”
- “either a history of term labor or preterm labor and so therefore the preterm group were at high risk of developing pretermitted next pregnancy”
- “applied um to have their cases terminated or pretermitted or denied without a full hearing on their asylum application. Another change”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “pretermitted”
- Pronunciation:
- pree-tə-MIH-tid
- Syllables:
- pree · tə · MIH · tid
- Written Hyphenation:
- pre · ter · mit · ted
- Primary stress:
- MIH
- IPA:
- ˌpɹiːtə(ɹ)ˈmɪtɪd
- Hear it in context
- pretermitted
Words that Rhyme with “pretermitted”
-ɪtɪdWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"pretermitted" (⁄ˌpɹiːtə(ɹ)ˈmɪtɪd⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "pretermitted" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about pretermitted
How do you pronounce “pretermitted”?
“pretermitted” is pronounced ⁄ˌpɹiːtə(ɹ)ˈmɪtɪd⁄ (pree-tə-MIH-tid). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “pretermitted”?
“pretermitted” has 4 syllables: pree · tə · MIH · tid.
Where is the stress in “pretermitted”?
The primary stress in “pretermitted” is on “MIH”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “pretermitted” mean?
To intentionally disregard (something), to ignore; to neglect or omit.
How can I hear “pretermitted” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “pretermitted”?
Pronouncing a hard, aspirated [tʰ] in casual conversation can sound overly formal in North America. In American English, a single "t" between vowels quickly taps against the alveolar ridge like a soft "d" ([ɾ]). In British English, maintain a crisp aspirated [tʰ].