How to pronounce prefabricate
Say it like pree-FAB-rih-kayt. Prefabricate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAB).
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- pree
- FAB
- rih
- kayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prefabricate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- preeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- FABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kaytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of prefabricate
American and British speakers say prefabricate in essentially the same way: /priˈfæbrɪˌkeɪt/ in the US and /priˈfæbrɪˌkeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: pree-FAB-rih-kayt.
What does prefabricate mean?
- To manufacture (a building, etc.) in standard components that can be fitted together on site.
Where does prefabricate come from?
From pre- + fabricate.
Questions about saying prefabricate
How do you pronounce prefabricate?
Say pree-FAB-rih-kayt. The American pronunciation is /priˈfæbrɪˌkeɪt/. In British English it is /priˈfæbrɪˌkeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prefabricate?
Prefabricate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAB). Broken into parts: pree · FAB · rih · kayt.
Do Americans and Brits say prefabricate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /priˈfæbrɪˌkeɪt/ and the British form is /priˈfæbrɪˌkeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.