preempt
verbHow many syllables in preempt?
There are 2 syllables in the word preempt.Divide preempt into syllables:
pre · empt
How to pronounce preempt:
Definition of preempt:
- preempt (verb):
- to acquire (something, such as land) by preemption
- to prevent an action by doing something which makes it pointless or impossible
Antonyms for preempt:
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