How to pronounce praises
Say it like PRAY-zuz. Praises has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAY).
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- PRAY
- zuz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Praises pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zuzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of praises
American and British speakers say praises in essentially the same way: /ˈpreɪzəz/ in the US and /ˈpreɪzəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRAY-zuz.
What does praises mean?
- plural of praise How to pronounce praise
- third-person singular simple present indicative of praise How to pronounce praise
Questions about saying praises
How do you pronounce praises?
Say PRAY-zuz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpreɪzəz/. In British English it is /ˈpreɪzəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in praises?
Praises has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAY). Broken into parts: PRAY · zuz.
Do Americans and Brits say praises the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpreɪzəz/ and the British form is /ˈpreɪzəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.