How to Pronounce "preconceptions"
word
pɹikənˈsɛpʃənz
pree-kuhn-SEP-shuhnz
pɹˌiːkənsˈɛpʃənz
pree-kuhns-EP-shuhnz
Definition
Beliefs or opinions formed before you have enough information, often without real evidence or experience.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɹikənˈsɛpʃənz
British English
pɹˌiːkənsˈɛpʃənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pree-kuhn-SEP-shuhnz
UK
pree-kuhns-EP-shuhnz
Listen in Context
People often have preconceptions about other cultures.
Try to let go of your preconceptions before meeting new people.
Children don’t usually have strong preconceptions.
Her preconceptions about the job turned out to be completely wrong.