How to pronounce preparations
Say it like prep-uh-RAY-shunz. Preparations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY).
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- prep
- uh
- RAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preparations pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prepGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of preparations
American and British speakers say preparations in essentially the same way: /ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃənz/ in the US and /ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: prep-uh-RAY-shunz.
What does preparations mean?
- plural of preparation How to pronounce preparation
Words that rhyme with preparations
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of preparations.
Questions about saying preparations
How do you pronounce preparations?
Say prep-uh-RAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preparations?
Preparations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY). Broken into parts: prep · uh · RAY · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say preparations the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃənz/ and the British form is /ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.