How to pronounce prefectural
Say it like pree-FEK-chuh-rul. Prefectural has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK).
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- pree
- FEK
- chuh
- rul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prefectural 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.
- FEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of prefectural
American and British speakers say prefectural in essentially the same way: /priˈfɛktʃərəl/ in the US and /priˈfɛktʃərəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: pree-FEK-chuh-rul.
What does prefectural mean?
- Of, pertaining to or at the level of a prefecture.
- A tournament in which participants from all over the prefecture compete.
Where does prefectural come from?
From prefecture + -al.
Words that rhyme with prefectural
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of prefectural.
Questions about saying prefectural
How do you pronounce prefectural?
Say pree-FEK-chuh-rul. The American pronunciation is /priˈfɛktʃərəl/. In British English it is /priˈfɛktʃərəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prefectural?
Prefectural has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK). Broken into parts: pree · FEK · chuh · rul.
Do Americans and Brits say prefectural the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /priˈfɛktʃərəl/ and the British form is /priˈfɛktʃərəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.