How to Pronounce Prefecture

To pronounce "prefecture", say PREF-ect-ur-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈpɹiːfɛktjʊə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈpɹiːfɛktjʊə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “prefecture”

"prefecture" has 4 syllables: pref-ect-ur-e. It rhymes with conjecture and lecture, if that helps it stick.

What does prefecture mean?

noun

  1. The office or position of a prefect.
  2. The jurisdiction of a prefect; the region administered by a prefect, especially as a translation of certain French, Chinese, and Japanese administrative divisions.

Synonyms

chuncommanderyfoofujun

Words that rhyme with prefecture

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

conjecturelecturearchitecture

Related words

governorategovernmentdistrictprefectprovinceprovincialcantonalconservative

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "prefecture"?▾

"Prefecture" has 4 syllables: pref · ect · ur · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "prefecture"?▾

The IPA transcription of "prefecture" is /ˈpɹiːfɛktjʊə/.

What does "prefecture" mean?▾

Prefecture: The office or position of a prefect.

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