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