How to pronounce prise
Say it like PRYZE. Prise is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PRYZE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prise pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRYZESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of prise
American and British speakers say prise in essentially the same way: /praɪz/ in the US and /praɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRYZE.
What does prise mean?
- To force (open) with a lever; to pry.
- To extract something that is difficult to obtain.“prise information out of someone”
Where does prise come from?
From the Middle English noun prise (“taking of something”), from Old French prise (“seizure; taking; capture”), past participle of prendre (“to take”).
Words that rhyme with prise
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of prise.
Words that sound like prise
Questions about saying prise
How do you pronounce prise?
Say PRYZE. The American pronunciation is /praɪz/. In British English it is /praɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prise?
Prise is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PRYZE.
Do Americans and Brits say prise the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /praɪz/ and the British form is /praɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as prise?
Prise sounds the same as prize in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.