How to Pronounce Prehension

To pronounce "prehension", say PREH-ens-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /prɪˈhɛnʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

prehension

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying prehension, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

3

Syllables

10

Letters

/prɪˈhɛnʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “prehension”

"prehension" has 3 syllables: preh-ens-ion.

What does prehension mean?

noun

  1. The act of grasping or gripping, especially with the hands.

Related words

seizinggraspinggraspgrippingholdgripclaspinggrappling

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "prehension"?▾

"Prehension" has 3 syllables: preh · ens · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "prehension"?▾

The IPA transcription of "prehension" is /prɪˈhɛnʃən/.

What does "prehension" mean?▾

Prehension: The act of grasping or gripping, especially with the hands.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “prehension” in the full dictionary →