How to pronounce prunes
Say it like PROONZ. Prunes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PROONZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prunes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROONZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of prunes
American and British speakers say prunes in essentially the same way: /prunz/ in the US and /pruːnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PROONZ.
What does prunes mean?
- plural of prune How to pronounce prune
- third-person singular simple present indicative of prune How to pronounce prune
Questions about saying prunes
How do you pronounce prunes?
Say PROONZ. The American pronunciation is /prunz/. In British English it is /pruːnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prunes?
Prunes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PROONZ.
Do Americans and Brits say prunes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prunz/ and the British form is /pruːnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.