How to pronounce praline
Say it like PRAY-leen. Praline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAY).
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- PRAY
- leen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Praline 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.
- leenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of praline
American and British speakers say praline in essentially the same way: /ˈpreɪˌlin/ in the US and /ˈprɑːliːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRAH-leen.
What does praline mean?
- A confection made from almonds and other nuts, caramelized sugar, and sometimes milk or cream.
Where does praline come from?
Borrowed from French praline.
Words that rhyme with praline
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of praline.
Questions about saying praline
How do you pronounce praline?
Say PRAY-leen. The American pronunciation is /ˈpreɪˌlin/. In British English it is /ˈprɑːliːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in praline?
Praline has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAY). Broken into parts: PRAY · leen.
Do Americans and Brits say praline the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpreɪˌlin/ and the British form is /ˈprɑːliːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.