How to pronounce prevalent
Say it like PREV-uh-lunt. Prevalent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREV).
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- PREV
- uh
- lunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prevalent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PREVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of prevalent
American and British speakers say prevalent in essentially the same way: /ˈprɛvələnt/ in the US and /ˈprɛvələnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PREV-uh-lunt.
What does prevalent mean?
- most frequent or common“prevailing winds”
Where does prevalent come from?
From Latin praevalēns.
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Questions about saying prevalent
How do you pronounce prevalent?
Say PREV-uh-lunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɛvələnt/. In British English it is /ˈprɛvələnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prevalent?
Prevalent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREV). Broken into parts: PREV · uh · lunt.
Do Americans and Brits say prevalent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprɛvələnt/ and the British form is /ˈprɛvələnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.