How to pronounce preparatory
Say it like PREP-ruh-tor-ee. Preparatory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREP).
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- PREP
- ruh
- tor
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preparatory pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PREPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- torGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of preparatory
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 5.
British respelling: PREP-uh-ruh-tuh-ree.
What does preparatory mean?
- Of or pertaining to preparation, having the purpose of making something or someone ready, preparative.“I will conduct some preparatory research before choosing the new restaurant's location.”
Where does preparatory come from?
From Middle English preparatori, from Late Latin praeparatorius.
Questions about saying preparatory
How do you pronounce preparatory?
Say PREP-ruh-tor-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɛprəˌtɔri/. In British English it is /ˈprɛpərətəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preparatory?
Preparatory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREP). Broken into parts: PREP · ruh · tor · ee.
Is preparatory pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 5. The British form is /ˈprɛpərətəri/ (PREP-uh-ruh-tuh-ree).