How to pronounce prepay
Say it like pree-PAY. Prepay has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAY).
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- pree
- PAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prepay 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.
- PAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of prepay
American and British speakers say prepay in essentially the same way: /priˈpeɪ/ in the US and /priːˈpeɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: pree-PAY.
What does prepay mean?
- To pay in advance, or beforehand“to prepay postage”
Where does prepay come from?
From pre- + pay.
Words that rhyme with prepay
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of prepay.
Questions about saying prepay
How do you pronounce prepay?
Say pree-PAY. The American pronunciation is /priˈpeɪ/. In British English it is /priːˈpeɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prepay?
Prepay has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAY). Broken into parts: pree · PAY.
Do Americans and Brits say prepay the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /priˈpeɪ/ and the British form is /priːˈpeɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.