How many syllables in "prepares"?

"prepares" has 2 lettergrepen (pre - pares).

How to divide "prepares"?

"prepares" divides into 2 parts: pre · pares.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"prepares": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pre·pares

Hoofdklemtoon

pre-PARES(pre · pares)○ ●

Stress in "prepares" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄prɪˈpɛərz⁄

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IPAprɪˈpɛərz

Lettergrepenpre·pares

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How many syllables in "prepares"?: "prepares" has 2 lettergrepen (pre - pares).
How to divide "prepares"?: "prepares" divides into 2 parts: pre · pares.
Where is the stress in "prepares"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "prepares"?: Say each syllable slowly (pre... pares) and listen on SayItVid.