How to pronounce prided
Say it like PRY-did. Prided has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRY).
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- PRY
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prided 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.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of prided
American and British speakers say prided in essentially the same way: /ˈpraɪdɪd/ in the US and /ˈpraɪdɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRY-did.
What does prided mean?
- simple past and past participle of pride How to pronounce pride
Words that rhyme with prided
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of prided.
Questions about saying prided
How do you pronounce prided?
Say PRY-did. The American pronunciation is /ˈpraɪdɪd/. In British English it is /ˈpraɪdɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prided?
Prided has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRY). Broken into parts: PRY · did.
Do Americans and Brits say prided the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpraɪdɪd/ and the British form is /ˈpraɪdɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.