How to pronounce prefigurate
Say it like pree-FIG-uh-rayt. Prefigurate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIG).
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- pree
- FIG
- uh
- rayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prefigurate 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.
- FIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- raytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of prefigurate
American and British speakers say prefigurate in essentially the same way: /priˈfɪɡəreɪt/ in the US and /priˈfɪɡəreɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: pree-FIG-uh-rayt.
What does prefigurate mean?
- To prefigure.
Where does prefigurate come from?
From Latin praefiguratus.
Words that rhyme with prefigurate
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Questions about saying prefigurate
How do you pronounce prefigurate?
Say pree-FIG-uh-rayt. The American pronunciation is /priˈfɪɡəreɪt/. In British English it is /priˈfɪɡəreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prefigurate?
Prefigurate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIG). Broken into parts: pree · FIG · uh · rayt.
Do Americans and Brits say prefigurate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /priˈfɪɡəreɪt/ and the British form is /priˈfɪɡəreɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.