How to pronounce prepayment
Say it like pree-PAY-munt. Prepayment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAY).
- pree
- PAY
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prepayment 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.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of prepayment
American and British speakers say prepayment in essentially the same way: /priˈpeɪmənt/ in the US and /ˌpriːˈpeɪmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: pree-PAY-munt.
What does prepayment mean?
- A payment in advance.
- A cost paid in a fiscal year prior to the fiscal year in which the cost is recognized
Where does prepayment come from?
From pre- + payment.
Words that rhyme with prepayment
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of prepayment.
Questions about saying prepayment
How do you pronounce prepayment?
Say pree-PAY-munt. The American pronunciation is /priˈpeɪmənt/. In British English it is /ˌpriːˈpeɪmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prepayment?
Prepayment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAY). Broken into parts: pree · PAY · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say prepayment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /priˈpeɪmənt/ and the British form is /ˌpriːˈpeɪmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.