How to Pronounce "prelims"
word
PREE-limz
pri-LIMZ
Definition
'Prelims' is a short form for 'preliminaries,' often referring to preliminary exams or early competition rounds before the main event.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɹiˌɫɪmz
British English
pɹɪlˈɪmz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PREE-limz
UK
pri-LIMZ
Listen in Context
The prelims will be held next week.
I passed all my prelims this semester.
She is nervous about the prelims.
Did you hear who made it through the prelims?