How to Pronounce "a prelude to"
expression
uh PREY-lood too, tuh, ti
uh PREL-yood too
Definition
An event or action that happens just before something more important and is seen as an introduction or start of it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈpɹeɪˌɫud/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
æɪ/ /pɹˈɛljuːd/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh PREY-lood too, tuh, ti
UK
uh PREL-yood too
Listen in Context
The small protest was a prelude to larger demonstrations.
Dark clouds were a prelude to the coming storm.
The music was a prelude to the ceremony.
Losing his job turned out to be a prelude to a much better opportunity.