How to pronounce preludes
Say it like PRAY-loodz. Preludes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAY).
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- PRAY
- loodz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preludes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- loodzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of preludes
American and British speakers say preludes in essentially the same way: /ˈpreɪˌludz/ in the US and /ˈpreɪˌluːdz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRAY-loodz.
What does preludes mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of prelude How to pronounce prelude
Questions about saying preludes
How do you pronounce preludes?
Say PRAY-loodz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpreɪˌludz/. In British English it is /ˈpreɪˌluːdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preludes?
Preludes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAY). Broken into parts: PRAY · loodz.
Do Americans and Brits say preludes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpreɪˌludz/ and the British form is /ˈpreɪˌluːdz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.