English pronunciation · Words Starting with P
Prevent Pronunciation
Prevent is pronounced pri-VENT, IPA /priˈvɛnt/.
pri-VENT
US /priˈvɛnt/ · UK /prɪˈvɛnt/
Syllables: pri · VENT (2 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
verb: To stop something from happening.
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Prevent in a Sentence
- Gritting the road prevents most accidents.
- Nothing prevented him from applying again.
- A low wall prevents cars rolling onto the beach.
Common Mispronunciations of Prevent
Not PREE-vent
Back beat on VENT, with the opening pri cut down to a flick.
Not pruh-VEND
Finish hard on the t. A d there is a carry-over from languages that soften their final stops.
Tip: Two beats, pri-VENT. Prevention keeps the beat on the same syllable.
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