How to pronounce pretties
Say it like PRIT-eez. Pretties has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRIT).
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US American/ˈprɪtiz/PRIT-eez
UK British/ˈprɪtiz/PRIT-eez
- PRIT
- eez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pretties 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.
- eezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pretties
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PRIT-eez.
What does pretties mean?
noun
- plural of pretty How to pronounce pretty
- third-person singular simple present indicative of pretty How to pronounce pretty
Questions about saying pretties
How do you pronounce pretties?
Say PRIT-eez. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɪtiz/. In British English it is /ˈprɪtiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pretties?
Pretties has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRIT). Broken into parts: PRIT · eez.
Is pretties pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈprɪtiz/ (PRIT-eez).