How to pronounce preps
Say it like PREPS. Preps is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PREPS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preps pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PREPSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of preps
American and British speakers say preps in essentially the same way: /prɛps/ in the US and /prɛps/ in the UK.
British respelling: PREPS.
What does preps mean?
- plural of prep How to pronounce prep
- third-person singular simple present indicative of prep How to pronounce prep
Words that rhyme with preps
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of preps.
Questions about saying preps
How do you pronounce preps?
Say PREPS. The American pronunciation is /prɛps/. In British English it is /prɛps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preps?
Preps is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PREPS.
Do Americans and Brits say preps the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prɛps/ and the British form is /prɛps/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.