How to Pronounce Prepare

To pronounce "prepare", say PREP-ar-e — 3 syllables, IPA /pɹɪˈpɛə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/pɹɪˈpɛə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “prepare”

"prepare" has 3 syllables: prep-ar-e. It rhymes with despair and glare, if that helps it stick.

What does prepare mean?

noun

Preparation

verb

To make ready for a specific future purpose; to set up; to assemble or equip.
“We prepared the spacecraft for takeoff.”
To make ready for eating or drinking; to cook.
“We prepared a fish for dinner.”

Synonyms

busk graith ready yark

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Words that rhyme with prepare

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

despair glare debonair bare declare affair flare fair welfare aware air square

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "prepare"?▾

"Prepare" has 3 syllables: prep · ar · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "prepare"?▾

The IPA transcription of "prepare" is /pɹɪˈpɛə/.

What does "prepare" mean?▾

Prepare: Preparation

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