How to pronounce prepuce
Say it like PREP-yoos. Prepuce has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREP).
- PREP
- yoos
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prepuce 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.
- yoosGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of prepuce
American and British speakers say prepuce in essentially the same way: /ˈprɛˌpjus/ in the US and /ˈpriːpjuːs/ in the UK.
British respelling: PREE-pyoos.
What does prepuce mean?
- The clitoral hood.
Where does prepuce come from?
From Middle English prepuce, prepuse, from Old French prepuce (“foreskin”), from Latin praepūtium (“prepuce, foreskin”), a combination of prae- (“fore-”) + Old Latin pūtos (“penis”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- foreskin
- preputium
Questions about saying prepuce
How do you pronounce prepuce?
Say PREP-yoos. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɛˌpjus/. In British English it is /ˈpriːpjuːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prepuce?
Prepuce has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREP). Broken into parts: PREP · yoos.
Do Americans and Brits say prepuce the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprɛˌpjus/ and the British form is /ˈpriːpjuːs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.