How to pronounce princes
Say it like PRIN-suz. Princes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRIN).
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- PRIN
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Princes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of princes
American and British speakers say princes in essentially the same way: /ˈprɪnsəz/ in the US and /ˈprɪnsəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRIN-suz.
What does princes mean?
- plural of prince How to pronounce prince
- third-person singular simple present indicative of prince How to pronounce prince
Questions about saying princes
How do you pronounce princes?
Say PRIN-suz. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɪnsəz/. In British English it is /ˈprɪnsəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in princes?
Princes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRIN). Broken into parts: PRIN · suz.
Do Americans and Brits say princes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprɪnsəz/ and the British form is /ˈprɪnsəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.