How to Pronounce "preparatory"
word
ˈpɹɛpɹəˌtɔɹi/, /pɹɪˈpɛɹəˌtɔɹi
PREP-ruh-tor-ee
pɹɪpˈæɹətəɹˌi
pri-PAR-uh-tuh-ree
Definition
Describes something done to prepare for a future event, task, or stage; often used for activities, classes, or steps before the main action.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɹɛpɹəˌtɔɹi/, /pɹɪˈpɛɹəˌtɔɹi
British English
pɹɪpˈæɹətəɹˌi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PREP-ruh-tor-ee
UK
pri-PAR-uh-tuh-ree
Listen in Context
The preparatory phase is almost over; next comes the main event.
Before you start painting, some preparatory cleaning is necessary.
She took a preparatory course before entering college.
The team completed the preparatory work for the event.