How to Pronounce "preemptively"
word
pɹiˈɛmptɪvɫi
pree-EMP-tiv-lee
priˈɛmptɪvli
pree-EMP-tiv-lee
Definition
To do something in advance to prevent a problem or unwanted situation before it happens.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɹiˈɛmptɪvɫi
British English
priˈɛmptɪvli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pree-EMP-tiv-lee
UK
pree-EMP-tiv-lee
Listen in Context
They acted preemptively to avoid trouble.
Doctors sometimes give medicine preemptively.
The company responded preemptively to the report.
You might want to preemptively apologize before things get worse.