How to pronounce prest
Say it like PREST. Prest is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PREST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRESTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of prest
American and British speakers say prest in essentially the same way: /prɛst/ in the US and /prɛst/ in the UK.
British respelling: PREST.
What does prest mean?
- A payment of wages in advance
- A loan or advance (of money)
- A tax or duty
Where does prest come from?
From Middle English prest, from Old French prest, deverbal from prester.
Words that rhyme with prest
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of prest.
Words that sound like prest
Questions about saying prest
How do you pronounce prest?
Say PREST. The American pronunciation is /prɛst/. In British English it is /prɛst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prest?
Prest is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PREST.
Do Americans and Brits say prest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prɛst/ and the British form is /prɛst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as prest?
Prest sounds the same as pressed in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.