How to pronounce pres
Say it like PREZ. Pres is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PREZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pres pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PREZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of pres
American and British speakers say pres in essentially the same way: /prɛz/ in the US and /prɛz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PREZ.
What does pres mean?
- plural of pre How to pronounce pre
- third-person singular simple present indicative of pre. How to pronounce pre
Words that rhyme with pres
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pres.
Questions about saying pres
How do you pronounce pres?
Say PREZ. The American pronunciation is /prɛz/. In British English it is /prɛz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pres?
Pres is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PREZ.
Do Americans and Brits say pres the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prɛz/ and the British form is /prɛz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.