How to pronounce priest
Say it like PREEST. Priest is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PREEST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Priest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PREESTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of priest
American and British speakers say priest in essentially the same way: /prist/ in the US and /priːst/ in the UK.
British respelling: PREEST.
What does priest mean?
- a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
- a person who performs religious duties and ceremonies in a non-Christian religion
Words that rhyme with priest
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of priest.
Questions about saying priest
How do you pronounce priest?
Say PREEST. The American pronunciation is /prist/. In British English it is /priːst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in priest?
Priest is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PREEST.
Do Americans and Brits say priest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prist/ and the British form is /priːst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.