How to pronounce prepose
Say it like pree-POHZ. Prepose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POHZ).
- pree
- POHZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prepose 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.
- POHZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of prepose
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pree-POHZ.
What does prepose mean?
- To place or set (something) before; to prefix.
Where does prepose come from?
Borrowed from French préposer; prefix pré- (Latin prae before) with poser.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
- postpose
Words that rhyme with prepose
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Questions about saying prepose
How do you pronounce prepose?
Say pree-POHZ. The American pronunciation is /priˈpoʊz/. In British English it is /priˈpəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prepose?
Prepose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POHZ). Broken into parts: pree · POHZ.
Is prepose 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 /priˈpəʊz/ (pree-POHZ).