How to pronounce wreath
Say it like REETH. Wreath is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- REETH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wreath pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REETHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of wreath
American and British speakers say wreath in essentially the same way: /riθ/ in the US and /riːθ/ in the UK.
British respelling: REETH.
What does wreath mean?
- Something twisted, intertwined, or curled.“a wreath of smoke a wreath of clouds”
- An ornamental circular band made, for example, of plaited flowers and leaves, and used as decoration; a garland or chaplet, especially one given to a victor.
- A defect in glass.
- Alternative spelling of wreathe.
Where does wreath come from?
From Middle English wreth, wrethe (“coiled or rounded shape; decorative garland, wreath; chaplet, crown; ring”, noun), from Old English *wreoþa, wriþa (“band, coil, ring”), from Proto-West Germanic *wriþō, from Proto-Germanic *wriþô, from *
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with wreath
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wreath.
Questions about saying wreath
How do you pronounce wreath?
Say REETH. The American pronunciation is /riθ/. In British English it is /riːθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wreath?
Wreath is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: REETH.
Do Americans and Brits say wreath the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riθ/ and the British form is /riːθ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.