How to pronounce prentice
Say it like PREN-tis. Prentice has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREN).
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- PREN
- tis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prentice pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of prentice
American and British speakers say prentice in essentially the same way: /ˈprɛntɪs/ in the US and /ˈprɛntɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: PREN-tis.
What does prentice mean?
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Questions about saying prentice
How do you pronounce prentice?
Say PREN-tis. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɛntɪs/. In British English it is /ˈprɛntɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prentice?
Prentice has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREN). Broken into parts: PREN · tis.
Do Americans and Brits say prentice the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprɛntɪs/ and the British form is /ˈprɛntɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.