How to pronounce prance
Say it like PRANS. Prance is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PRANS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prance pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRANSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of prance
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: PRAHNS.
What does prance mean?
- To spring forward on the hind legs.
- To strut about in a showy manner.“John's daughter was prancing about the sitting room, practicing for her school dance.”
- A prancing movement.
Where does prance come from?
From Middle English prancen, prauncen (“to prance”, literally “to show off”), variant of Middle English pranken (“to prank”), thus probably from the same ultimate root as prank.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with prance
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Questions about saying prance
How do you pronounce prance?
Say PRANS. The American pronunciation is /præns/. In British English it is /prɑːns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prance?
Prance is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PRANS.
Is prance pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /prɑːns/ (PRAHNS).