How to pronounce prefabs
Say it like pree-FABZ. Prefabs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FABZ).
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- pree
- FABZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prefabs 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.
- FABZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of prefabs
American and British speakers say prefabs in essentially the same way: /ˌpriˈfæbz/ in the US and /ˌpriːˈfæbz/ in the UK.
British respelling: pree-FABZ.
What does prefabs mean?
- plural of prefab How to pronounce prefab
- third-person singular simple present indicative of prefab How to pronounce prefab
Words that rhyme with prefabs
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of prefabs.
Questions about saying prefabs
How do you pronounce prefabs?
Say pree-FABZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌpriˈfæbz/. In British English it is /ˌpriːˈfæbz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prefabs?
Prefabs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FABZ). Broken into parts: pree · FABZ.
Do Americans and Brits say prefabs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpriˈfæbz/ and the British form is /ˌpriːˈfæbz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.