How to pronounce praise
Say it like PRAYZ. Praise is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PRAYZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Praise pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRAYZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of praise
American and British speakers say praise in essentially the same way: /preɪz/ in the US and /preɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRAYZ.
What does praise mean?
- an expression of approval and commendation“he always appreciated praise for his work”
- offering words of homage as an act of worship“they sang a hymn of praise to God”
- express approval of“The parents praised their children for their academic performance”
Where does praise come from?
From Middle English praise, preyse, from the verb (see below).
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Words that rhyme with praise
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of praise.
Questions about saying praise
How do you pronounce praise?
Say PRAYZ. The American pronunciation is /preɪz/. In British English it is /preɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in praise?
Praise is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PRAYZ.
Do Americans and Brits say praise the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /preɪz/ and the British form is /preɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.