How to pronounce prim
Say it like PRIM. Prim is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PRIM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prim pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of prim
American and British speakers say prim in essentially the same way: /prɪm/ in the US and /prɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRIM.
What does prim mean?
- Of a person, their manner or appearance: Formal and precise; stiffly decorous.
- Prudish; straight-laced.
- Of things: Neat; trim.“prim regularity”
Where does prim come from?
Oxford English Dictionary proposed a relation with primp and prink.
Words that rhyme with prim
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of prim.
Questions about saying prim
How do you pronounce prim?
Say PRIM. The American pronunciation is /prɪm/. In British English it is /prɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prim?
Prim is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PRIM.
Do Americans and Brits say prim the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prɪm/ and the British form is /prɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.