How to pronounce spree
Say it like SPREE. Spree is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SPREE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spree pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of spree
American and British speakers say spree in essentially the same way: /spri/ in the US and /spriː/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPREE.
What does spree mean?
- a brief indulgence of your impulses
- engage without restraint in an activity and indulge, as when shopping
Where does spree come from?
Unknown. According to Douglas Harper’s Online Etymological Dictionary, “a word of uncertain origin.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with spree
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spree.
Questions about saying spree
How do you pronounce spree?
Say SPREE. The American pronunciation is /spri/. In British English it is /spriː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spree?
Spree is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SPREE.
Do Americans and Brits say spree the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /spri/ and the British form is /spriː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.