How to Pronounce Prevents

To pronounce "prevents", say PREV-ents — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

PREV-ents

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💡 Tip for remembering “prevents”

"prevents" has 2 syllables: prev-ents. It rhymes with laments and represents, if that helps it stick.

What does prevents mean?

verb

  1. To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something).

    “I brush my teeth regularly to prevent them from turning yellow.”

  2. To take preventative measures.

Words that rhyme with prevents

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lamentsrepresentspresentsportentseventssegmentsprecedentsmalcontentsdissentstormentscontentsrents

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "prevents"?▾

"Prevents" has 2 syllables: prev · ents.

What does "prevents" mean?▾

Prevents: To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something).

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