How to pronounce prefect
Say it like PREE-fekt. Prefect has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREE).
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- PREE
- fekt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prefect pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- fektGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of prefect
American and British speakers say prefect in essentially the same way: /ˈpriˌfɛkt/ in the US and /ˈpriːˌfɛkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PREE-fekt.
What does prefect mean?
- The head of a department in France.
- The head of a county in Albania or Romania.
- The head of a prefecture in Japan.
Where does prefect come from?
From Middle English prefect and prefecte, from Old French prefect (Mod.
Words that rhyme with prefect
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of prefect.
Questions about saying prefect
How do you pronounce prefect?
Say PREE-fekt. The American pronunciation is /ˈpriˌfɛkt/. In British English it is /ˈpriːˌfɛkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prefect?
Prefect has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREE). Broken into parts: PREE · fekt.
Do Americans and Brits say prefect the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpriˌfɛkt/ and the British form is /ˈpriːˌfɛkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.