How to pronounce prepayments
Say it like pree-PAY-munts. Prepayments has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAY).
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- pree
- PAY
- munts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prepayments 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.
- muntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of prepayments
American and British speakers say prepayments in essentially the same way: /priˈpeɪmənts/ in the US and /priˈpeɪmənts/ in the UK.
British respelling: pree-PAY-munts.
What does prepayments mean?
- plural of prepayment How to pronounce prepayment
Questions about saying prepayments
How do you pronounce prepayments?
Say pree-PAY-munts. The American pronunciation is /priˈpeɪmənts/. In British English it is /priˈpeɪmənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prepayments?
Prepayments has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAY). Broken into parts: pree · PAY · munts.
Do Americans and Brits say prepayments the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /priˈpeɪmənts/ and the British form is /priˈpeɪmənts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.