How to pronounce wreathe
Say it like REETH. Wreathe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- REETH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wreathe 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 wreathe
American and British speakers say wreathe in essentially the same way: /rið/ in the US and /riːð/ in the UK.
British respelling: REETH.
What does wreathe mean?
- To coil, curl, or twist (something); to shape (something) into circles or coils.
- To adorn (someone or something) with a garland or wreath.
- Of flowers, leaves, etc.: to form the shape of a wreath around (something).
Words that rhyme with wreathe
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wreathe.
Questions about saying wreathe
How do you pronounce wreathe?
Say REETH. The American pronunciation is /rið/. In British English it is /riːð/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wreathe?
Wreathe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: REETH.
Do Americans and Brits say wreathe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rið/ and the British form is /riːð/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.