Pronunciation guide
How to pronounce premature
pree-muh-TOOR (US) or prem-uh-TYOOR (UK); 'PREE-muh-choor' is also common
US/ˌpɹi.məˈtʊɹ/
pɹimətʊɹ
UK/ˌpɹɛ.məˈtjʊə/
pɹɛmətjʊə
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What “premature” means
Occurring before a state of readiness or maturity has arrived.
Taking place earlier than anticipated, prepared for, or desired.
In a sentence
- A premature birth requires specialized neonatal care.
- The report was considered premature and was later corrected.
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