How to pronounce prevailing
Say it like prih-VAY-ling. Prevailing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY).
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- prih
- VAY
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prevailing 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.
- VAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of prevailing
American and British speakers say prevailing in essentially the same way: /prɪˈveɪlɪŋ/ in the US and /prɪˈveɪlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: prih-VAY-ling.
What does prevailing mean?
- most frequent or common“prevailing winds”
Where does prevailing come from?
By surface analysis, prevail + -ing.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with prevailing
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Questions about saying prevailing
How do you pronounce prevailing?
Say prih-VAY-ling. The American pronunciation is /prɪˈveɪlɪŋ/. In British English it is /prɪˈveɪlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prevailing?
Prevailing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY). Broken into parts: prih · VAY · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say prevailing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prɪˈveɪlɪŋ/ and the British form is /prɪˈveɪlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.