How to pronounce prizefight
Say it like PRYZE-fyte. Prizefight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRYZE).
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- PRYZE
- fyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prizefight 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.
- fyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of prizefight
American and British speakers say prizefight in essentially the same way: /ˈpraɪzˌfaɪt/ in the US and /ˈpraɪzˌfaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRYZE-fyte.
What does prizefight mean?
- A professional boxing match, in which two boxers compete for a prize (usually money).
Where does prizefight come from?
In modern times, reinterpreted to mean “a fight for a (monetary) prize”.
Questions about saying prizefight
How do you pronounce prizefight?
Say PRYZE-fyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈpraɪzˌfaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈpraɪzˌfaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prizefight?
Prizefight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRYZE). Broken into parts: PRYZE · fyte.
Do Americans and Brits say prizefight the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpraɪzˌfaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈpraɪzˌfaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.