How to pronounce prerogatives
Say it like pur-RAH-guh-tivz. Prerogatives has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAH).
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US American/ˌpɜˈrɑɡətɪvz/pur-RAH-guh-tivz
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- pur
- RAH
- guh
- tivz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prerogatives pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- purGive this part a little weight.
- RAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tivzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does prerogatives mean?
noun
- plural of prerogative How to pronounce prerogative
Questions about saying prerogatives
How do you pronounce prerogatives?
Say pur-RAH-guh-tivz. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɜˈrɑɡətɪvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prerogatives?
Prerogatives has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAH). Broken into parts: pur · RAH · guh · tivz.