How to Pronounce Preparations

To pronounce "preparations", say PREP-ar-at-ions — 4 syllables, IPA /pɹɛpəˈɹeɪʃənz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

/pɹɛpəˈɹeɪʃənz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “preparations”

"preparations" has 4 syllables: prep-ar-at-ions. It rhymes with ramifications and inclinations, if that helps it stick.

What does preparations mean?

noun

  1. The act of preparing or getting ready.
  2. The state of being prepared; readiness.

Words that rhyme with preparations

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ramificationsinclinationsaspirationsoscillationsoperationsindicationsobservationssituationsconnotationsobligationsallegationsprivations

Related words

planningprovisionpreptrainingformulationhomeworkgroomingreadying

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "preparations"?▾

"Preparations" has 4 syllables: prep · ar · at · ions.

What is the IPA transcription of "preparations"?▾

The IPA transcription of "preparations" is /pɹɛpəˈɹeɪʃənz/.

What does "preparations" mean?▾

Preparations: The act of preparing or getting ready.

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