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