How to pronounce preprepare
Say it like pree-prih-PAIR. Preprepare has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PAIR).
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- pree
- prih
- PAIR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preprepare 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.
- prihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of preprepare
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pree-prih-PAIR.
What does preprepare mean?
- To prepare in advance.
Where does preprepare come from?
From pre- + prepare.
Words that rhyme with preprepare
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of preprepare.
Questions about saying preprepare
How do you pronounce preprepare?
Say pree-prih-PAIR. The American pronunciation is /ˌpriprɪˈpɛr/. In British English it is /ˌpriːprɪˈpɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preprepare?
Preprepare has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PAIR). Broken into parts: pree · prih · PAIR.
Is preprepare 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 /ˌpriːprɪˈpɛə/ (pree-prih-PAIR).