To pronounce "prevailed", say PREV-ail-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"prevailed" has 3 syllables: prev-ail-ed. It rhymes with veiled and wailed, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Prevailed" has 3 syllables: prev · ail · ed.
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