How to Pronounce "preface with"
expression
ˈpɹɛfəs/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
PREH-fus with or PREH-fus with
pɹˈɛfəs/ /wˈɪð
pr-EH-fus with
Definition
To begin a speech, text, or remark by saying something first, often as an introduction or warning.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɹɛfəs/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
British English
pɹˈɛfəs/ /wˈɪð
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PREH-fus with or PREH-fus with
UK
pr-EH-fus with
Listen in Context
He prefaced with a short introduction before his speech.
The teacher prefaced with a warning about the difficult test.
She always prefaces with a joke before presenting her ideas.
"Let me preface with this: I don't mean to offend anyone," he said.