How to Pronounce "prehistoric"
word
/ˌpɹihɪˈstɔɹɪk/
pree-hih-STOR-ik
/pɹˌiːhɪstˈɒɹɪk/
pree-his-TOR-ik
Definition
Relating to the time before written history or records existed.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌpɹihɪˈstɔɹɪk/
British English
/pɹˌiːhɪstˈɒɹɪk/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pree-hih-STOR-ik
UK
pree-his-TOR-ik
Listen in Context
Dinosaurs lived in prehistoric times.
Cave paintings are important prehistoric art.
Some animals have existed since prehistoric days.
That fossil comes from a prehistoric sea creature.