How to Pronounce Preventer

To pronounce "preventer", say PREV-ent-er — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

PREV-ent-er

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💡 Tip for remembering “preventer”

"preventer" has 3 syllables: prev-ent-er. It rhymes with eventer, if that helps it stick.

What does preventer mean?

noun

  1. One who, or that which, prevents.
  2. An arrangement, made with ropes and blocks, that prevents the boom of a sailing boat from performing a jibe.

Words that rhyme with preventer

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

eventer

Related words

preventorprotectorinterrupterhinderercheckerintercipientpreserverproscriber

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "preventer"?▾

"Preventer" has 3 syllables: prev · ent · er.

What does "preventer" mean?▾

Preventer: One who, or that which, prevents.

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