How to Pronounce "prevailed"
word
pɹiˈveɪɫd/, /pɹɪˈveɪɫd
pri-VAYLD
pɹɪvˈeɪld
pri-VAYLD
Definition
Means to have won or succeeded after a struggle, or to be most common or widespread in a situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɹiˈveɪɫd/, /pɹɪˈveɪɫd
British English
pɹɪvˈeɪld
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pri-VAYLD
UK
pri-VAYLD
Listen in Context
Justice finally prevailed in the end.
After hours of discussion, her opinion prevailed.
Peace prevailed throughout the country last year.
Despite the challenges, hope prevailed among the people.