How to Pronounce Prerequisites

To pronounce "prerequisites", say PRER-eq-uis-it-es — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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PRER-eq-uis-it-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “prerequisites”

"prerequisites" has 5 syllables: prer-eq-uis-it-es. It rhymes with requisites, if that helps it stick.

What does prerequisites 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.”

Words that rhyme with prerequisites

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Related words

requirementobligatoryadvanceassumptionscircumstancesconditionscriteriademands

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How many syllables are in "prerequisites"?▾

"Prerequisites" has 5 syllables: prer · eq · uis · it · es.

What does "prerequisites" mean?▾

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

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