How to pronounce prelates
Say it like PREL-its. Prelates has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREL).
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- PREL
- its
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prelates pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- itsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of prelates
American and British speakers say prelates in essentially the same way: /ˈprɛlɪts/ in the US and /ˈprɛlɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: PREL-its.
What does prelates mean?
- plural of prelate How to pronounce prelate
Questions about saying prelates
How do you pronounce prelates?
Say PREL-its. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɛlɪts/. In British English it is /ˈprɛlɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prelates?
Prelates has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREL). Broken into parts: PREL · its.
Do Americans and Brits say prelates the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprɛlɪts/ and the British form is /ˈprɛlɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.