How to pronounce pressie
Say it like PREZ-ee. Pressie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREZ).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce pressie. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PREZ
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pressie 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pressie
American and British speakers say pressie in essentially the same way: /ˈprɛzi/ in the US and /ˈprɛzi/ in the UK.
British respelling: PREZ-ee.
What does pressie mean?
- A present (gift).
- A press conference or press briefing.
Where does pressie come from?
Clipping of present + -ie.
Questions about saying pressie
How do you pronounce pressie?
Say PREZ-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɛzi/. In British English it is /ˈprɛzi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pressie?
Pressie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREZ). Broken into parts: PREZ · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say pressie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprɛzi/ and the British form is /ˈprɛzi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.