How to pronounce Pr
Say it like PEE-ar. Pr has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE).
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US American/ˈpiˌɑr/PEE-ar
UK British/ˈpiːˌɑː/PEE-ah
- PEE
- ar
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pr pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- arGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of Pr
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PEE-ah.
What does Pr mean?
noun
- a soft yellowish-white trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; can be recovered from bastnasite or monazite by an ion-exchange process
- a self-governing commonwealth associated with the United States occupying the island of Puerto Rico
- a promotion intended to create goodwill for a person or institution
Questions about saying Pr
How do you pronounce Pr?
Say PEE-ar. The American pronunciation is /ˈpiˌɑr/. In British English it is /ˈpiːˌɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Pr?
Pr has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE). Broken into parts: PEE · ar.
Is Pr pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpiːˌɑː/ (PEE-ah).