How to Pronounce "preheat"
word
ˌpriˈhit
pree-HEET
pɹɪhˈiːt
prih-EET
Definition
To heat something, especially an oven, to a specific temperature before you start cooking.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌpriˈhit
British English
pɹɪhˈiːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pree-HEET
UK
prih-EET
Listen in Context
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees before baking the cake.
You should preheat the grill before cooking the meat.
Always preheat the oven for best results.
My cookies turned out flat because I forgot to preheat the oven.