How to pronounce wries
Say it like RYZE. Wries is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- RYZE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wries pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RYZESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of wries
American and British speakers say wries in essentially the same way: /raɪz/ in the US and /raɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: RYZE.
What does wries mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of wry How to pronounce wry
Words that rhyme with wries
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wries.
Words that sound like wries
Questions about saying wries
How do you pronounce wries?
Say RYZE. The American pronunciation is /raɪz/. In British English it is /raɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wries?
Wries is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RYZE.
Do Americans and Brits say wries the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /raɪz/ and the British form is /raɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as wries?
Wries sounds the same as rise in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.