To pronounce "prefect", say PREF-ect — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɹiːfekt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈpɹiːfekt/
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"prefect" has 2 syllables: pref-ect. It rhymes with aspect and subject, if that helps it stick.
noun
“the prefect of the aqueducts; the prefect of a camp, of a fleet, of the city guard, or of provisions; the pretorian prefect, who was commander of the troops guarding the emperor's person”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Prefect" has 2 syllables: pref · ect.
The IPA transcription of "prefect" is /ˈpɹiːfekt/.
Prefect: An official of Ancient Rome who controlled or superintended a particular command, charge, department, etc.
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