How to pronounce prayers
Say it like PRAIRZ. Prayers is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PRAIRZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prayers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRAIRZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of prayers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PRAIRZ.
What does prayers mean?
- plural of prayer How to pronounce prayer
Words that rhyme with prayers
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of prayers.
Questions about saying prayers
How do you pronounce prayers?
Say PRAIRZ. The American pronunciation is /prɛrz/. In British English it is /prɛəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prayers?
Prayers is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PRAIRZ.
Is prayers pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /prɛəz/ (PRAIRZ).