How to pronounce prerequisite
Say it like pree-REK-wuh-zut. Prerequisite has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REK).
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- pree
- REK
- wuh
- zut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prerequisite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- preeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- REKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- wuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- zutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of prerequisite
American and British speakers say prerequisite in essentially the same way: /priˈrɛkwəzət/ in the US and /priːˈrɛkwɪzɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: pree-REK-wih-zit.
What does prerequisite mean?
- Something that is required as necessary or indispensable, or as a prior condition of something else.“A degree is a prerequisite for entry into this profession.”
- A course or topic that must be completed before another course or topic can be started.“Algebra is typically a prerequisite for physics.”
- Required as a prior condition of something else; necessary or indispensable.“The prerequisite warm-up to the match was ignored.”
Where does prerequisite come from?
From pre- + requisite.
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Questions about saying prerequisite
How do you pronounce prerequisite?
Say pree-REK-wuh-zut. The American pronunciation is /priˈrɛkwəzət/. In British English it is /priːˈrɛkwɪzɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prerequisite?
Prerequisite has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REK). Broken into parts: pree · REK · wuh · zut.
Do Americans and Brits say prerequisite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /priˈrɛkwəzət/ and the British form is /priːˈrɛkwɪzɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.