How to Pronounce "prenuptial"
word
pɹiˈnəpʃəɫ
pree-NUHP-shuhl
pɹɪnˈʌpʃəl
prih-NUP-shuhl
Definition
Related to the period or arrangements before marriage, especially referring to a 'prenuptial agreement', which is a legal contract made before getting married about how assets will be divided if the marriage ends.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɹiˈnəpʃəɫ
British English
pɹɪnˈʌpʃəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pree-NUHP-shuhl
UK
prih-NUP-shuhl
Listen in Context
They signed a prenuptial agreement before the wedding.
A prenuptial contract can protect personal assets.
The lawyer explained the prenuptial process to the couple.
Many celebrities choose to get a prenuptial just in case things don't work out.