How to pronounce prehend
Say it like prih-HEND. Prehend has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HEND).
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- prih
- HEND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prehend pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- HENDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of prehend
American and British speakers say prehend in essentially the same way: /prɪˈhɛnd/ in the US and /prɪˈhɛnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: prih-HEND.
What does prehend mean?
- To perceive in the manner of Alfred North Whitehead's concept of prehension.
Where does prehend come from?
From Latin prehendere.
Words that rhyme with prehend
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of prehend.
Questions about saying prehend
How do you pronounce prehend?
Say prih-HEND. The American pronunciation is /prɪˈhɛnd/. In British English it is /prɪˈhɛnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prehend?
Prehend has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HEND). Broken into parts: prih · HEND.
Do Americans and Brits say prehend the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prɪˈhɛnd/ and the British form is /prɪˈhɛnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.