To pronounce "preposterous", say PREP-ost-er-ous — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"preposterous" has 4 syllables: prep-ost-er-ous. It rhymes with fostress, if that helps it stick.
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"Preposterous" has 4 syllables: prep · ost · er · ous.
Preposterous: Absurd, or contrary to common sense.
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