How to Pronounce "prevail on"
expression
pɹiˈveɪɫ/, /pɹɪˈveɪɫ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
pri-VAYL on
pɹɪvˈeɪl/ /ˈɒn
priv-AYL on
Definition
To successfully persuade or convince someone to do something they may not want to do at first.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɹiˈveɪɫ/, /pɹɪˈveɪɫ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
pɹɪvˈeɪl/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pri-VAYL on
UK
priv-AYL on
Listen in Context
She managed to prevail on her friend to join the club.
It was hard to prevail on him to apologize.
They tried to prevail on their parents to let them stay out late.
After a lot of effort, I finally prevailed on him to see a doctor.