How to Pronounce Prevention

To pronounce "prevention", say PREV-ent-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /pɹɪˈvɛnʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/pɹɪˈvɛnʃən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “prevention”

"prevention" has 3 syllables: prev-ent-ion. It rhymes with apprehension and contention, if that helps it stick.

What does prevention mean?

noun

  1. The act of preventing or hindering; obstruction of action, access, or approach; thwarting.

    “a fire prevention campaign”

  2. Any measure intended to limit health-related risks (such as information campaigns, vaccination, early diagnosis etc.).

Words that rhyme with prevention

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

apprehensioncontentioncondescensionconventioncomprehensionretentiondissensionpretensiontensiondimensioninventionmisapprehension

Related words

barpreventivepreventavertforestallprecludeinterdictionrepression

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "prevention"?▾

"Prevention" has 3 syllables: prev · ent · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "prevention"?▾

The IPA transcription of "prevention" is /pɹɪˈvɛnʃən/.

What does "prevention" mean?▾

Prevention: The act of preventing or hindering; obstruction of action, access, or approach; thwarting.

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