How to pronounce prepotent
Say it like prih-POH-tunt. Prepotent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POH).
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- prih
- POH
- tunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prepotent 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.
- POHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of prepotent
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: prih-POH-tunt.
What does prepotent mean?
- Very powerful; superior in force, influence, or authority; predominant.
- Characterized by prepotency.
Where does prepotent come from?
Borrowed from Latin praepotens.
Questions about saying prepotent
How do you pronounce prepotent?
Say prih-POH-tunt. The American pronunciation is /prɪˈpoʊtənt/. In British English it is /prɪˈpəʊtənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prepotent?
Prepotent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POH). Broken into parts: prih · POH · tunt.
Is prepotent 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 /prɪˈpəʊtənt/ (prih-POH-tunt).