How to pronounce pree
Say it like PREE. Pree is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PREE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pree 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.
American vs British pronunciation of pree
American and British speakers say pree in essentially the same way: /pri/ in the US and /priː/ in the UK.
British respelling: PREE.
What does pree mean?
- to heed, to take notice of or pay attention to
Where does pree come from?
Borrowed from Jamaican Creole pree.
Words that rhyme with pree
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pree.
Words that sound like pree
Questions about saying pree
How do you pronounce pree?
Say PREE. The American pronunciation is /pri/. In British English it is /priː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pree?
Pree is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PREE.
Do Americans and Brits say pree the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pri/ and the British form is /priː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as pree?
Pree sounds the same as pre in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.