How to Pronounce Prefiguring

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

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PREF-ig-ur-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “prefiguring”

"prefiguring" has 4 syllables: pref-ig-ur-ing.

What does prefiguring mean?

verb

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

noun

  1. (gerund of prefigure) A specific instance in which something is prefigured

Synonyms

announceforereckonforeshadowportendpresage

Related words

auspicateforetellforeshadowprognosticateforecastbodepresageportend

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How many syllables are in "prefiguring"?▾

"Prefiguring" has 4 syllables: pref · ig · ur · ing.

What does "prefiguring" mean?▾

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

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