preparations
nounStress: third syllable
Syllables: prep-a-ra-tions (4)
English Definition
The action or process of making ready or being made ready for use or consideration.
Example Sentence
Preparations for the festival are in full swing.
US IPA
/ˌprepəˈreɪʃnz/
UK IPA
/ˌprepəˈreɪʃnz/