The spelling of the word "prelum" is based on the Latin term "praelum", meaning "a battle". The pronunciation of the word begins with the "p" sound, followed by the "r" sound, and ends with the nasal "m" sound. In phonetic transcription, the word is spelled /ˈpreləm/, with emphasis on the first syllable. The correct spelling of "prelum" is important to avoid spelling errors in written communication, especially in academic and professional settings.
Anything making strong compression.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.