How to pronounce prepared
Say it like pree-PAIRD. Prepared has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAIRD).
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- pree
- PAIRD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prepared pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- preeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- PAIRDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of prepared
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: prih-PAIRD.
What does prepared mean?
- made ready or fit or suitable beforehand“a prepared statement”“be prepared for emergencies”
- having made preparations“prepared to take risks”
- equipped or prepared with necessary intellectual resources“graduates well equipped to handle such problems”“equipped to be a scholar”
Where does prepared come from?
From prepare + -ed.
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Words that rhyme with prepared
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Questions about saying prepared
How do you pronounce prepared?
Say pree-PAIRD. The American pronunciation is /priˈpɛrd/. In British English it is /prɪˈpɛəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prepared?
Prepared has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAIRD). Broken into parts: pree · PAIRD.
Is prepared pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /prɪˈpɛəd/ (prih-PAIRD).