How to Pronounce Preparing

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

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/pɹɪˈpɛəɹɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “preparing”

"preparing" has 3 syllables: prep-ar-ing. It rhymes with bearing and raring, if that helps it stick.

What does preparing mean?

verb

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

    “We prepared the spacecraft for takeoff.”

  2. To make ready for eating or drinking; to cook.

    “We prepared a fish for dinner.”

noun

  1. Preparation

Synonyms

buskgraithreadyyark

Words that rhyme with preparing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bearingraringcaringdaringdespairingblaringglaringoverbearingflaringtearingsnaringpairing

Related words

readymakedeveloporganizedeviseeducateset

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "preparing"?▾

"Preparing" has 3 syllables: prep · ar · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "preparing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "preparing" is /pɹɪˈpɛəɹɪŋ/.

What does "preparing" mean?▾

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

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