How to pronounce prefabrication
Say it like pree-fab-ruh-KAY-shun. Prefabrication has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY).
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- pree
- fab
- ruh
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prefabrication 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.
- fabGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of prefabrication
American and British speakers say prefabrication in essentially the same way: /ˌpriˌfæbrəˈkeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌpriːˌfæbrəˈkeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: pree-fab-ruh-KAY-shun.
What does prefabrication mean?
- The manufacture of prefabricated components, and their assembly.
- A preassembled component.
Where does prefabrication come from?
From pre- + fabrication.
Words that rhyme with prefabrication
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of prefabrication.
Questions about saying prefabrication
How do you pronounce prefabrication?
Say pree-fab-ruh-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌpriˌfæbrəˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌpriːˌfæbrəˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prefabrication?
Prefabrication has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY). Broken into parts: pree · fab · ruh · KAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say prefabrication the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpriˌfæbrəˈkeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌpriːˌfæbrəˈkeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.