How to Pronounce Prepared

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

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Syllables

Letters

/pɹɪˈpɛəd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “prepared”

"prepared" has 3 syllables: prep-ar-ed. It rhymes with declared and impaired, if that helps it stick.

What does prepared mean?

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.”

adjective

(followed by the preposition to) Disposed, willing, ready (to do something).
“The journalist interviewed an eye-witness who was not prepared to disclose his identity.”

Synonyms

busk graith ready yark

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Words that rhyme with prepared

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

declared impaired glared stared scared shared cared ensnared flared despaired squared aired

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "prepared"?▾

"Prepared" has 3 syllables: prep · ar · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "prepared"?▾

The IPA transcription of "prepared" is /pɹɪˈpɛəd/.

What does "prepared" mean?▾

Prepared: To make ready for a specific future purpose; to set up; to assemble or equip.

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