How to pronounce wreaths
Say it like REETHS. Wreaths is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- REETHS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wreaths pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REETHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of wreaths
American and British speakers say wreaths in essentially the same way: /riθs/ in the US and /riːθs/ in the UK.
British respelling: REETHS.
What does wreaths mean?
- plural of wreath How to pronounce wreath“The children hung wreaths on all the doors.”
- third-person singular simple present indicative of wreath How to pronounce wreath“A ring of smoke wreaths the building.”
Questions about saying wreaths
How do you pronounce wreaths?
Say REETHS. The American pronunciation is /riθs/. In British English it is /riːθs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wreaths?
Wreaths is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: REETHS.
Do Americans and Brits say wreaths the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riθs/ and the British form is /riːθs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.