how to pronounce preparation

/ˌpɹɛpɚˈɛɪʃən/

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preparation is pronounced in four syllables

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An example use of preparation in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… a huge amount of preparation it's not …”

meaning of preparation

Preparation is the act of getting ready for a particular event or undertaking.

preparation frequency in english - B2 level of CEFR

the word preparation occurs in english on average 20.2 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for B2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.