Pronunciation

How to pronounce “prepared

“prepared” is pronounced /pɹɪpɛɹd/ — 2 syllables.
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prepared

/pɹɪpɛɹd/

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2 syllables. Stress the 'ɛɹd' part (say it longer and louder) and let the others relax — unstressed vowels often soften to a lazy /ə/.
Meaning

make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

Get the children ready for school!

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