How to pronounce phrase
Say it like FRAYZ. Phrase is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FRAYZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phrase pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRAYZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of phrase
American and British speakers say phrase in essentially the same way: /freɪz/ in the US and /freɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: FRAYZ.
What does phrase mean?
- an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
- a short musical passage
- an expression whose meanings cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make it up
- put into words or an expression“He formulated his concerns to the board of trustees”
- divide, combine, or mark into phrases“phrase a musical passage”
Words that rhyme with phrase
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of phrase.
Questions about saying phrase
How do you pronounce phrase?
Say FRAYZ. The American pronunciation is /freɪz/. In British English it is /freɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phrase?
Phrase is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FRAYZ.
Do Americans and Brits say phrase the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /freɪz/ and the British form is /freɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.