How to pronounce prequel
Say it like PREE-kwel. Prequel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce prequel. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PREE
- kwel
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prequel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kwelKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of prequel
American and British speakers say prequel in essentially the same way: /ˈprikwɛl/ in the US and /ˈpriːkwɛl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PREE-kwel.
What does prequel mean?
- In a series of works, an installment that is set chronologically before its predecessor, especially the original narrative or (perhaps improper usage) any narrative work with at least one sequel.
Where does prequel come from?
From pre- (“before”) + quel, by analogy with sequel.
Questions about saying prequel
How do you pronounce prequel?
Say PREE-kwel. The American pronunciation is /ˈprikwɛl/. In British English it is /ˈpriːkwɛl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prequel?
Prequel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREE). Broken into parts: PREE · kwel.
Do Americans and Brits say prequel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprikwɛl/ and the British form is /ˈpriːkwɛl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.