How to pronounce prevails
Say it like prih-VAYLZ. Prevails has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAYLZ).
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- prih
- VAYLZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prevails 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.
- VAYLZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of prevails
American and British speakers say prevails in essentially the same way: /prɪˈveɪlz/ in the US and /prɪˈveɪlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: prih-VAYLZ.
What does prevails mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of prevail How to pronounce prevail
Words that rhyme with prevails
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of prevails.
Questions about saying prevails
How do you pronounce prevails?
Say prih-VAYLZ. The American pronunciation is /prɪˈveɪlz/. In British English it is /prɪˈveɪlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prevails?
Prevails has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAYLZ). Broken into parts: prih · VAYLZ.
Do Americans and Brits say prevails the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prɪˈveɪlz/ and the British form is /prɪˈveɪlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.