How to Pronounce "prefix"
word
ˈpɹifɪks
PREE-fiks
ˈpriːfɪks
PREE-fiks
Definition
A prefix is a group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning. For example, adding 'un-' to 'happy' makes 'unhappy'.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɹifɪks
British English
ˈpriːfɪks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PREE-fiks
UK
PREE-fiks
Listen in Context
Add the prefix 'un-' to 'kind' to make 'unkind'.
A prefix changes the meaning of a word.
The word 'rewrite' has the prefix 're-'.
Is there a prefix you can use to make this word negative?