How to pronounce preface
American English pronunciation
PREF-us
- IPA
- /ˈpɹɛfəs/
- Syllables
- PREF · us (2 syllables, stress on the 1st)
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What preface means
A short introduction at the start of a book
In a sentence: In the preface, the author thanks her dog for keeping her company.
Where it comes from: It dates from the late 14th century, from a Latin word meaning "a saying beforehand."
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