How to pronounce pricey
Say it like PRY-see. Pricey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRY).
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- PRY
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pricey pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pricey
American and British speakers say pricey in essentially the same way: /ˈpraɪsi/ in the US and /ˈpraɪsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRY-see.
What does pricey mean?
- Expensive, dear.
Where does pricey come from?
From price + -y.
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Words that rhyme with pricey
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Questions about saying pricey
How do you pronounce pricey?
Say PRY-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈpraɪsi/. In British English it is /ˈpraɪsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pricey?
Pricey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRY). Broken into parts: PRY · see.
Do Americans and Brits say pricey the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpraɪsi/ and the British form is /ˈpraɪsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.