How to Pronounce Prefix

To pronounce "prefix", say PREF-ix — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

PREF-ix

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💡 Tip for remembering “prefix”

"prefix" has 2 syllables: pref-ix. It rhymes with defix and refix, if that helps it stick.

What does prefix mean?

noun

  1. Something placed before another

verb

  1. To determine beforehand; to set in advance.
  2. To put or fix before, or at the beginning of something; to place at the start.

Synonyms

forefix

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Words that rhyme with prefix

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defixrefixceefax

Related words

wordindicativeinsertcivilitycodeprefaceforewordpreliminary

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "prefix"?▾

"Prefix" has 2 syllables: pref · ix.

What does "prefix" mean?▾

Prefix: Something placed before another

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