How to pronounce presents
Say it like PREZ-unts. Presents has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREZ).
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- PREZ
- unts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Presents 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.
- untsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of presents
American and British speakers say presents in essentially the same way: /ˈprɛzənts/ in the US and /ˈprɛzənts/ in the UK.
British respelling: PREZ-unts.
Other ways to say presents
Presents also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- pree-ZENTS /priˈzɛnts/
What does presents mean?
- plural of present How to pronounce present
- The contents of the present document: the one in which the word presents appears.“Know all men by these presents...”
- third-person singular simple present indicative of present How to pronounce present
Questions about saying presents
How do you pronounce presents?
Say PREZ-unts. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɛzənts/. In British English it is /ˈprɛzənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in presents?
Presents has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREZ). Broken into parts: PREZ · unts.
Do Americans and Brits say presents the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprɛzənts/ and the British form is /ˈprɛzənts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.