How to pronounce prepares
Say it like pree-PAIRZ. Prepares has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAIRZ).
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- pree
- PAIRZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prepares 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.
- PAIRZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of prepares
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pree-PAIRZ.
What does prepares mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of prepare How to pronounce prepare
Words that rhyme with prepares
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Questions about saying prepares
How do you pronounce prepares?
Say pree-PAIRZ. The American pronunciation is /priˈpɛrz/. In British English it is /priˈpɛəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prepares?
Prepares has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAIRZ). Broken into parts: pree · PAIRZ.
Is prepares 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 /priˈpɛəz/ (pree-PAIRZ).