How to pronounce prepaying
Say it like pree-PAY-ing. Prepaying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAY).
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- pree
- PAY
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prepaying 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of prepaying
American and British speakers say prepaying in essentially the same way: /priˈpeɪɪŋ/ in the US and /priˈpeɪɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: pree-PAY-ing.
What does prepaying mean?
- present participle and gerund of prepay How to pronounce prepay
Words that rhyme with prepaying
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of prepaying.
Questions about saying prepaying
How do you pronounce prepaying?
Say pree-PAY-ing. The American pronunciation is /priˈpeɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /priˈpeɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prepaying?
Prepaying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAY). Broken into parts: pree · PAY · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say prepaying the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /priˈpeɪɪŋ/ and the British form is /priˈpeɪɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.