How to pronounce preported
Say it like prih-POR-tid. Preported has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POR).
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- prih
- POR
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preported 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.
- PORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of preported
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: prih-PAW-tid.
What does preported mean?
- simple past and past participle of preport
Words that rhyme with preported
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Questions about saying preported
How do you pronounce preported?
Say prih-POR-tid. The American pronunciation is /prɪˈpɔrtɪd/. In British English it is /prɪˈpɔːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preported?
Preported has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POR). Broken into parts: prih · POR · tid.
Is preported pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /prɪˈpɔːtɪd/ (prih-PAW-tid).