How to Pronounce Prerequisite

To pronounce "prerequisite", say PRER-eq-uis-it-e — 5 syllables, IPA /pɹiːˈɹɛkwɪzɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

12

Letters

/pɹiːˈɹɛkwɪzɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “prerequisite”

"prerequisite" has 5 syllables: prer-eq-uis-it-e. It rhymes with requisite, if that helps it stick.

What does prerequisite mean?

noun

  1. Something that must be gained in order to gain something else

    “A degree is a prerequisite for entry into this profession.”

  2. In education, a course or topic that must be completed before another course or topic can be started. May be colloquially referred to as a prereq.

    “Algebra is typically a prerequisite for physics.”

adjective

  1. Required as a prior condition of something else; necessary or indispensable.

    “The prerequisite warm-up to the match was ignored.”

Words that rhyme with prerequisite

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

requisite

Related words

requirementobligatorynecessaryrequisitenecessityessentialrequiredprejudgement

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "prerequisite"?▾

"Prerequisite" has 5 syllables: prer · eq · uis · it · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "prerequisite"?▾

The IPA transcription of "prerequisite" is /pɹiːˈɹɛkwɪzɪt/.

What does "prerequisite" mean?▾

Prerequisite: Something that must be gained in order to gain something else

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