How to pronounce prix
Say it like PREE. Prix is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PREE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prix pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of prix
American and British speakers say prix in essentially the same way: /pri/ in the US and /priː/ in the UK.
British respelling: PREE.
What does prix mean?
- Synonym of prize.
Where does prix come from?
Borrowed from French prix, from Old French pris.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with prix
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Words that sound like prix
Questions about saying prix
How do you pronounce prix?
Say PREE. The American pronunciation is /pri/. In British English it is /priː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prix?
Prix is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PREE.
Do Americans and Brits say prix the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pri/ and the British form is /priː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as prix?
Prix sounds the same as pre in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.