How to pronounce prefect

prefect

/ˈpriːfekt/

2 syllables, stress on the first

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/p/as in pen	With a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/r/as in red	The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/iː/as in sheep	A long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.
/f/as in five	Upper teeth on the lower lip, no voice.
/e/as in bed	A short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/k/as in cat	With a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/t/as in ten	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.

How do you pronounce prefect?

Prefect is pronounced /ˈpriːfekt/ in American English.

How many syllables are in prefect?

Prefect has 2 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in prefect?

The first syllable: /ˈpriːfekt/.