How to pronounce prig
Say it like PRIG. Prig is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PRIG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prig pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of prig
American and British speakers say prig in essentially the same way: /prɪɡ/ in the US and /prɪɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRIG.
What does prig mean?
- A deliberately superior person; a person who demonstrates an exaggerated conformity or propriety, especially in an irritatingly arrogant or smug manner.
- To ride.
Where does prig come from?
UK 16th century. Of unknown origin.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with prig
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Questions about saying prig
How do you pronounce prig?
Say PRIG. The American pronunciation is /prɪɡ/. In British English it is /prɪɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prig?
Prig is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PRIG.
Do Americans and Brits say prig the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prɪɡ/ and the British form is /prɪɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.