How to pronounce primes
Say it like PRYMZ. Primes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PRYMZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Primes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRYMZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of primes
American and British speakers say primes in essentially the same way: /praɪmz/ in the US and /praɪmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRYMZ.
What does primes mean?
- plural of prime How to pronounce prime
- third-person singular simple present indicative of prime How to pronounce prime
Words that rhyme with primes
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of primes.
Questions about saying primes
How do you pronounce primes?
Say PRYMZ. The American pronunciation is /praɪmz/. In British English it is /praɪmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in primes?
Primes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PRYMZ.
Do Americans and Brits say primes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /praɪmz/ and the British form is /praɪmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.