What is another word for preteenager?
Pronunciation: [pɹɪtˈiːne͡ɪd͡ʒə] (IPA) 
Preteenager is a term to describe children around the age of 8-12 years old, who are not quite teenagers but are no longer considered young children. Although preteenager is a commonly used term, there are many synonyms that can be used to describe this age group. Some of the alternative terms include 'tweens', 'preadolescents', 'tweenagers', 'tweensies', 'young adolescents', and 'prepubescents'. These alternative terms are often used interchangeably with preteenagers, and they all describe the period of a child's life when they are experiencing significant physical, emotional, and social changes that prepare them for adolescence. Depending on the context, any of these words can be used to effectively describe this age group.
