To pronounce "ill-prepared", say ILLPR-ep-ar-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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ILLPR-ep-ar-ed
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"ill-prepared" has 4 syllables: illpr-ep-ar-ed.
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“He was ill-prepared for the exam. I'm not surprised he failed.”
"Ill-prepared" has 4 syllables: illpr · ep · ar · ed.
Ill-prepared: Not well prepared. Not ready, or not in condition to do a task.
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