How to Pronounce "preliminaries"
word
pɹiˈɫɪməˌnɛɹiz/, /pɹɪˈɫɪməˌnɛɹiz
pri-LIM-uh-nair-eez
pɹɪlˈɪmɪnəɹiz
pri-LIM-in-uh-reez
Definition
Preliminaries are actions or events that happen before something more important, like preparation steps before a main event or competition. They can also refer to early rounds in sports or formalities before getting started.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɹiˈɫɪməˌnɛɹiz/, /pɹɪˈɫɪməˌnɛɹiz
British English
pɹɪlˈɪmɪnəɹiz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pri-LIM-uh-nair-eez
UK
pri-LIM-in-uh-reez
Listen in Context
The preliminaries of the competition will start at 9 a.m.
We finished the preliminaries before the main meeting.
Athletes must pass the preliminaries to reach the finals.
Let’s skip the preliminaries and get straight to business.