How to pronounce prevailed
Say it like prih-VAYLD. Prevailed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAYLD).
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- prih
- VAYLD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prevailed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- VAYLDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of prevailed
American and British speakers say prevailed in essentially the same way: /prɪˈveɪld/ in the US and /prɪˈveɪld/ in the UK.
British respelling: prih-VAYLD.
What does prevailed mean?
- simple past and past participle of prevail How to pronounce prevail
Words that rhyme with prevailed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of prevailed.
Questions about saying prevailed
How do you pronounce prevailed?
Say prih-VAYLD. The American pronunciation is /prɪˈveɪld/. In British English it is /prɪˈveɪld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prevailed?
Prevailed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAYLD). Broken into parts: prih · VAYLD.
Do Americans and Brits say prevailed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prɪˈveɪld/ and the British form is /prɪˈveɪld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.