How to pronounce pram
Say it like PRAM. Pram is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PRAM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pram pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of pram
American and British speakers say pram in essentially the same way: /præm/ in the US and /præm/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRAM.
What does pram mean?
- A small vehicle, usually covered, in which a newborn baby is pushed around in a lying position.
- A pushchair; a buggy.
- A type of dinghy with a flat bow.
Where does pram come from?
Clipping of perambulator.
Words that rhyme with pram
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pram.
Questions about saying pram
How do you pronounce pram?
Say PRAM. The American pronunciation is /præm/. In British English it is /præm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pram?
Pram is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PRAM.
Do Americans and Brits say pram the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /præm/ and the British form is /præm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.