How to Pronounce Prefigure

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

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/pɹiːfɪɡjɚ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “prefigure”

"prefigure" has 4 syllables: pref-ig-ur-e. It rhymes with refigure and defigure, if that helps it stick.

What does prefigure mean?

noun

  1. That which prefigures or appears to predict; a harbinger.

verb

  1. To show or suggest ahead of time; to represent beforehand (often used in a Biblical context).
  2. To predict or foresee.

Synonyms

announceforereckonforeshadowportendpresage

Words that rhyme with prefigure

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

refiguredefigurethree-figure

Related words

auspicateforetellforeshadowprognosticateforecastbodepresageportend

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "prefigure"?▾

"Prefigure" has 4 syllables: pref · ig · ur · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "prefigure"?▾

The IPA transcription of "prefigure" is /pɹiːfɪɡjɚ/.

What does "prefigure" mean?▾

Prefigure: That which prefigures or appears to predict; a harbinger.

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