English pronunciation · Words Starting with P
Preparation Pronunciation
Preparation is pronounced pre-per-AY-shuhn, IPA /ˌprɛpɝˈeɪʃən/.
pre-per-AY-shuhn
US /ˌprɛpɝˈeɪʃən/ · UK /ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃən/
Syllables: pre · per · AY · shuhn (4 syllables, stress on syllable 3)
noun: The work of getting ready, or a mixture made up for a particular use.
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Preparation in a Sentence
- Weeks of preparation went into the exhibition.
- The chemist made up the preparation himself.
- In preparation for the move we boxed up the books.
Common Mispronunciations of Preparation
Not pre-PAIR-ay-shuhn
Prepare is visible in the spelling but not audible in the sound, because the pair in the middle flattens to a weak per.
Not pruh-per-AY-shuhn
The opening keeps its e, pre, instead of reducing the way it does in the verb prepare.
Tip: Four beats, pre-per-AY-shuhn, and RAY is the only one that carries.
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