How to pronounce prettier
Say it like PRIT-ee-er. Prettier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRIT).
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- PRIT
- ee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prettier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of prettier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PRIT-ee-uh.
What does prettier mean?
- comparative form of pretty: more pretty How to pronounce pretty“My house is prettier than your house.”
Questions about saying prettier
How do you pronounce prettier?
Say PRIT-ee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɪtiɚ/. In British English it is /ˈprɪtiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prettier?
Prettier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRIT). Broken into parts: PRIT · ee · er.
Is prettier pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈprɪtiə/ (PRIT-ee-uh).