To pronounce "prefectural", say PREF-ect-ur-al — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
prefectural
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PREF-ect-ur-al
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"prefectural" has 4 syllables: pref-ect-ur-al. It rhymes with architectural, if that helps it stick.
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"Prefectural" has 4 syllables: pref · ect · ur · al.
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