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preempt

How many syllables in preempt?

  2 syllables

Divide preempt into syllables:   pre-empt
Stressed syllable in preempt:   pre-empt
How to say preempt:

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Synonyms for preempt


1 syllable
  • block
    2 syllables
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      What rhymes with preempt

      2 syllables
      • attempt
      • exempt
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