How to pronounce prepone
Say it like pree-POHN. Prepone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POHN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˌpriˈpoʊn/pree-POHN
UK British/ˌpriːˈpəʊn/pree-POHN
- pree
- POHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prepone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- preeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- POHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of prepone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pree-POHN.
What does prepone mean?
verb
- To reschedule to a time earlier than the current scheduled time.
Where does prepone come from?
Blend of pre- + postpone, 1913.
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Words that rhyme with prepone
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Questions about saying prepone
How do you pronounce prepone?
Say pree-POHN. The American pronunciation is /ˌpriˈpoʊn/. In British English it is /ˌpriːˈpəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prepone?
Prepone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POHN). Broken into parts: pree · POHN.
Is prepone pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌpriːˈpəʊn/ (pree-POHN).