How to Pronounce Preparatory

To pronounce "preparatory", say PREP-ar-at-ory — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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PREP-ar-at-ory

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💡 Tip for remembering “preparatory”

"preparatory" has 4 syllables: prep-ar-at-ory. It rhymes with repository and hoary, if that helps it stick.

What does preparatory mean?

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to preparation, having the purpose of making something or someone ready, preparative.

    “I will conduct some preparatory research before choosing the new restaurant's location.”

Words that rhyme with preparatory

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

repositoryhoaryquarryallegorydesultorytransitoryambulatoryglorydilatoryaleatoryterritoryobligatory

Related words

preparativeprecedingpreparationpreparepreparednessreadinesspreparedplanning

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "preparatory"?▾

"Preparatory" has 4 syllables: prep · ar · at · ory.

What does "preparatory" mean?▾

Preparatory: Of or pertaining to preparation, having the purpose of making something or someone ready, preparative.

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