How to pronounce Principe
Say it like preen-CHEE-pee. Principe has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHEE).
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- preen
- CHEE
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Principe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- preenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- CHEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Principe
American and British speakers say Principe in essentially the same way: /prinˈtʃipi/ in the US and /prinˈtʃiːpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: preen-CHEE-pee.
What does Principe mean?
- an island in the Gulf of Guinea that is part of Sao Tome and Principe
Where does Principe come from?
From Italian principe.
Words that rhyme with Principe
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Principe.
Questions about saying Principe
How do you pronounce Principe?
Say preen-CHEE-pee. The American pronunciation is /prinˈtʃipi/. In British English it is /prinˈtʃiːpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Principe?
Principe has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHEE). Broken into parts: preen · CHEE · pee.
Do Americans and Brits say Principe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prinˈtʃipi/ and the British form is /prinˈtʃiːpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.