How to Pronounce Prestressed

To pronounce "prestressed", say PRESTR-ess-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

PRESTR-ess-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “prestressed”

"prestressed" has 3 syllables: prestr-ess-ed.

What does prestressed mean?

adjective

  1. Having been stressed before use

Related words

precastpre-stressedprestrainedpredistressedpretensionedprehardpoststressprestimulating

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How many syllables are in "prestressed"?▾

"Prestressed" has 3 syllables: prestr · ess · ed.

What does "prestressed" mean?▾

Prestressed: Having been stressed before use

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