How Do You Spell PREAFTERNOON?
Pronunciation: [pɹˌiːftənˈuːn] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "preafternoon" may seem confusing at first, but it can be broken down into phonetic components. In IPA phonetic transcription, "pre" is pronounced as /pɹi/ and means "before", while "afternoon" is pronounced as /æftɚnuːn/ and refers to the time period after noon. Therefore, "preafternoon" combines these two elements to refer to a time period before afternoon. Despite its uncommon usage, the spelling of "preafternoon" follows clear phonetic principles.
