How to pronounce reese
Say it like REES. Reese is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- REES
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reese pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of reese
American and British speakers say reese in essentially the same way: /ris/ in the US and /riːs/ in the UK.
British respelling: REES.
What does reese mean?
- Synonym of peanut butter cup
Where does reese come from?
A genericization of the trademark Reese, a popular brand of peanut butter cup, thus applied to all peanut butter cups.
Words that rhyme with reese
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reese.
Questions about saying reese
How do you pronounce reese?
Say REES. The American pronunciation is /ris/. In British English it is /riːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reese?
Reese is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: REES.
Do Americans and Brits say reese the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ris/ and the British form is /riːs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.