prevail
pri-VAYL
privayl
/pɹɪˈveɪl/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “prevail” is spelled “privayl”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | p | r | i | v | ay | l |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /p/ | /ɹ/ | /ɪ/ | /v/ | /eɪ/ | /l/ |
English writes “prevail” with
7 letters for 6 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“privayl” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “prevail”
jailmailmalefemalesalefailtaildetailtrailnail
“prevail” — questions & answers
How do you spell “prevail”?
“prevail” is spelled P-R-E-V-A-I-L — 7 letters for 6 sounds. In Ingglish, where every spelling always makes the same sound, the same word is written “privayl”.
How do you pronounce “prevail”?
“prevail” is pronounced pri-VAYL — IPA /pɹɪˈveɪl/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “privayl”.
How many syllables are in “prevail”?
“prevail” has 2 syllables: pri-VAYL (the capitalized syllable is stressed).