How to Pronounce Prefigures

To pronounce "prefigures", say PREF-ig-ur-es — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

PREF-ig-ur-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “prefigures”

"prefigures" has 4 syllables: pref-ig-ur-es.

What does prefigures mean?

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

Related words

auspicateforetellforeshadowprognosticateforecastbodepresageportend

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "prefigures"?▾

"Prefigures" has 4 syllables: pref · ig · ur · es.

What does "prefigures" mean?▾

Prefigures: To show or suggest ahead of time; to represent beforehand (often used in a Biblical context).

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