How to pronounce preparing
Say it like pree-PER-ing. Preparing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PER).
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- pree
- PER
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preparing 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.
- PERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of preparing
American and British speakers say preparing in essentially the same way: /priˈpɛrɪŋ/ in the US and /prɪˈpɛərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: prih-PAIR-ring.
What does preparing mean?
Words that rhyme with preparing
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Questions about saying preparing
How do you pronounce preparing?
Say pree-PER-ing. The American pronunciation is /priˈpɛrɪŋ/. In British English it is /prɪˈpɛərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preparing?
Preparing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PER). Broken into parts: pree · PER · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say preparing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /priˈpɛrɪŋ/ and the British form is /prɪˈpɛərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.