How to pronounce prefabricated
Say it like pree-FAB-rih-kay-tid. Prefabricated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAB).
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- pree
- FAB
- rih
- kay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prefabricated 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.
- kayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of prefabricated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: pree-FAB-rih-kay-tid.
What does prefabricated mean?
- manufactured in advance, usually to a standard format, and then assembled on site“A prefabricated home”
- invented or constructed in advance“They both told the police a prefabricated version of events.”
- simple past and past participle of prefabricate How to pronounce prefabricate
Where does prefabricated come from?
From pre- + fabricated.
Questions about saying prefabricated
How do you pronounce prefabricated?
Say pree-FAB-rih-kay-tid. The American pronunciation is /priˈfæbrɪˌkeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /priˈfæbrɪˌkeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prefabricated?
Prefabricated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAB). Broken into parts: pree · FAB · rih · kay · tid.
Is prefabricated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /priˈfæbrɪˌkeɪtɪd/ (pree-FAB-rih-kay-tid).