How to pronounce preachy
Say it like PREE-chee. Preachy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREE).
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- PREE
- chee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preachy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- cheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of preachy
American and British speakers say preachy in essentially the same way: /ˈpritʃi/ in the US and /ˈpriːtʃi/ in the UK.
British respelling: PREE-chee.
What does preachy mean?
- Tending toward excessive moralization.“My old fussbudget aunt had a very preachy manner and would prattle on about the dangers of alcohol and other vices.”
Where does preachy come from?
From preach + -y.
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Words that rhyme with preachy
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Questions about saying preachy
How do you pronounce preachy?
Say PREE-chee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpritʃi/. In British English it is /ˈpriːtʃi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preachy?
Preachy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREE). Broken into parts: PREE · chee.
Do Americans and Brits say preachy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpritʃi/ and the British form is /ˈpriːtʃi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.