preventable
/prɪˈvɛntəb(ə)l/
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American sound/prɪˈvɛntəb(ə)l/
prɪˈvɛntəbəl
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- 4 syllables
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- Final e often stays silent
prɪ - ˈvɛntəbəl -> preventable
Myanmar meaning
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More examples
- Regular cleaning may help prevent infection.
- If necessary, add a little water to prevent sticking.
- [prevent something (from) happening] : Rubber seals are fitted to prevent gas from escaping.
- We tried to prevent her, but she was determined to go.
- [prevent someone (from) doing something] : The owner is prevented by law from making any major changes.
- She was sure the noise would prevent her sleeping at night.
Synonyms
stop, put off, avert, avoid, foil, thwart, check, put a stop to, preclude, nip in the bud, inhibit, anticipate, arrest, baffle, balk, bar, block, chill, cool, cork, counter, counteract, dam, debar, defend against, forbid, forestall, forfend, frustrate, halt, hamper, head off, hinder, hold back, hold off, impede, intercept, interdict, interrupt, keep lid on, limit, obstruct, obviate, prohibit, put an end to, repress, restrain, restrict, retard, rule out, shut out, stave off, turn aside, ward off
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