How Do You Spell PREPONE?
Pronunciation: [pɹɪpˈə͡ʊn] (IPA) 
Correct spelling for the English word "prepone" is [pɹɪpˈə͡ʊn], [pɹɪpˈəʊn], [p_ɹ_ɪ_p_ˈəʊ_n] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
Pronunciation: [pɹɪpˈə͡ʊn] (IPA)
Correct spelling for the English word "prepone" is [pɹɪpˈə͡ʊn], [pɹɪpˈəʊn], [p_ɹ_ɪ_p_ˈəʊ_n] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
Prepone is a verb that is primarily used in Indian English and South Asian English, derived from a combination of the prefix "pre-" (meaning before) and the word "pone" (meaning put). It refers to the act of rescheduling or advancing an event, meeting, or appointment to an earlier time or date than originally planned. In other words, it is the opposite of "postpone," which means to delay or move something to a later time.
The term "prepone" is not widely recognized or used in American or British English and may sound unfamiliar to speakers of those dialects. However, it has gained currency in Indian English and has become an accepted word in Indian colloquial language, particularly in administrative and professional settings.
For example, if a meeting was initially scheduled for Friday but needs to be held on Thursday instead, you could say, "Let's prepone the meeting to Thursday." By using the term "prepone," you convey the action of bringing the meeting forward to an earlier time.
Although it may appear to be a neologism, the word "prepone" has become widely accepted in Indian English and its usage is commonly understood.
The word "prepone" is a back-formation of the word "postpone". It was coined and popularized in Indian English as a means to express the opposite action of postponing an event or meeting. The prefix "pre-" in "prepone" indicates "before", similar to how "post-" in "postpone" indicates "after". However, "prepone" is not widely used or recognized in standard English, and "advance" or "move forward" are typically preferred alternatives.
