How to Pronounce Prepositional

To pronounce "prepositional", say PREP-os-it-ion-al — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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PREP-os-it-ion-al

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"prepositional" has 5 syllables: prep-os-it-ion-al.

What does prepositional mean?

noun

  1. (grammar) The prepositional case.

adjective

  1. Of, pertaining to, or of the nature of a preposition.
  2. (grammar) Of the prepositional case.

Related words

postpositionaladpositionalpresuppositionalpredicativalprecessionaladverbialpreceptivepreonic

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How many syllables are in "prepositional"?▾

"Prepositional" has 5 syllables: prep · os · it · ion · al.

What does "prepositional" mean?▾

Prepositional: (grammar) The prepositional case.

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