How to Pronounce Preps

To pronounce "preps", say PREPS — one syllable, IPA /pɹɛps/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/pɹɛps/

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💡 Tip for remembering “preps”

"preps" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with steps and triceps, if that helps it stick.

What does preps mean?

noun

  1. A preventative medical regiment of HIV medicines used to protect against HIV seroconversion after an exposure.

    “Some doctors will prescribe pre-exposure prophylaxis to promiscuous people that have a hard time controlling themselves or their condom usage to prevent them from getting AIDS.”

noun

  1. Preparation.
  2. A prep school.

verb

  1. To prepare.

Synonyms

PrEP

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Words that rhyme with preps

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stepstricepscrepseppesquadricepsfootstepsbicepsrepssidestepsstrepsschlepsdoorsteps

Related words

preparationhomeworkbracespreparesreadiesroundupmullsokays

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "preps"?▾

"Preps" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "preps"?▾

The IPA transcription of "preps" is /pɹɛps/.

What does "preps" mean?▾

Preps: A preventative medical regiment of HIV medicines used to protect against HIV seroconversion after an exposure.

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