preface

/ˈprefɪs/

Syllables pre·face

Stress PRE-face

Phonics Breakdown

pre

/pre/

short e

face

/fɪs/

schwa

Meaning

an introduction to a book or document

Sound Reference

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pre=/pre/(press) + face=/fɪs/(surface)

Example

She wrote a short preface to explain the purpose of the book.