How to pronounce preppie
Say it like PREP-ee. Preppie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREP).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce preppie. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PREP
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preppie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PREPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of preppie
American and British speakers say preppie in essentially the same way: /ˈprɛpi/ in the US and /ˈprɛpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: PREP-ee.
What does preppie mean?
- Alternative spelling of preppy.
Where does preppie come from?
From prep + -ie.
Words that rhyme with preppie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of preppie.
Questions about saying preppie
How do you pronounce preppie?
Say PREP-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɛpi/. In British English it is /ˈprɛpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preppie?
Preppie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREP). Broken into parts: PREP · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say preppie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprɛpi/ and the British form is /ˈprɛpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.