How to pronounce prepense
Say it like prih-PENS. Prepense has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PENS).
- prih
- PENS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prepense pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PENSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of prepense
American and British speakers say prepense in essentially the same way: /prɪˈpɛns/ in the US and /prɪˈpɛns/ in the UK.
British respelling: prih-PENS.
What does prepense mean?
- Devised, contrived, or planned beforehand; preconceived, premeditated.
Where does prepense come from?
Back-formation from prepensed, probably from Anglo-Norman prepenser.
Words that rhyme with prepense
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of prepense.
Questions about saying prepense
How do you pronounce prepense?
Say prih-PENS. The American pronunciation is /prɪˈpɛns/. In British English it is /prɪˈpɛns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prepense?
Prepense has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PENS). Broken into parts: prih · PENS.
Do Americans and Brits say prepense the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prɪˈpɛns/ and the British form is /prɪˈpɛns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.