How to pronounce propaedeutic
American English pronunciation
proh-pee-DOO-tik
- IPA
- /ˌpɹoʊpiˈdutɪk/
- Syllables
- proh · pee · DOO · tik (4 syllables, stress on the 3rd)
- Also said
- proh-pih-DYOO-tik
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What propaedeutic means
An introductory course that prepares you for deeper study
In a sentence: Basic algebra is a propaedeutic for the harder math classes ahead.
Where it comes from: It comes from a Greek verb meaning to teach beforehand, from words meaning before and to teach.
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