Preparedness has 4 syllables and the stress is on the second syllable.
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| 1. | New studies by the Global Virome Project, a worldwide effort to increase preparedness for pandemics, indicate the world can expect about five new animal-borne pathogens to infect humans each year, creating a sense of urgency to curb the wild animal trade. | |
| 2. | Emergency preparedness requires planning. |