How to pronounce prerequisites
Say it like pree-REK-wuh-zuts. Prerequisites has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REK).
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- pree
- REK
- wuh
- zuts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prerequisites 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.
- zutsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of prerequisites
American and British speakers say prerequisites in essentially the same way: /priˈrɛkwəzəts/ in the US and /priˈrɛkwəzəts/ in the UK.
British respelling: pree-REK-wuh-zuts.
What does prerequisites mean?
- plural of prerequisite How to pronounce prerequisite
Questions about saying prerequisites
How do you pronounce prerequisites?
Say pree-REK-wuh-zuts. The American pronunciation is /priˈrɛkwəzəts/. In British English it is /priˈrɛkwəzəts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prerequisites?
Prerequisites has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REK). Broken into parts: pree · REK · wuh · zuts.
Do Americans and Brits say prerequisites the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /priˈrɛkwəzəts/ and the British form is /priˈrɛkwəzəts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.