How to pronounce prefab
Say it like pree-FAB. Prefab has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAB).
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- pree
- FAB
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prefab pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- preeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- FABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of prefab
American and British speakers say prefab in essentially the same way: /ˌpriˈfæb/ in the US and /ˌpriːˈfæb/ in the UK.
British respelling: pree-FAB.
What does prefab mean?
- A prefabricated building.
- A prefabricated section of a building.
- A single-storey prefabricated home built in many British cities immediately after World War II, intended to have a short life, but in a few cases still in use.
- Prefabricated.
- To prefabricate.
Words that rhyme with prefab
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of prefab.
Questions about saying prefab
How do you pronounce prefab?
Say pree-FAB. The American pronunciation is /ˌpriˈfæb/. In British English it is /ˌpriːˈfæb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prefab?
Prefab has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAB). Broken into parts: pree · FAB.
Do Americans and Brits say prefab the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpriˈfæb/ and the British form is /ˌpriːˈfæb/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.