How to Pronounce Preen

To pronounce "preen", say PREEN — one syllable, IPA /pɹiːn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/pɹiːn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “preen”

"preen" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with keen and obscene, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: prien — easy to mix up when writing.

What does preen mean?

noun

  1. A forked tool used by clothiers for dressing cloth.
  2. (dialectal) pin

verb

  1. To pin; fasten.

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Words that rhyme with preen

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keenobscenemeanbyzantinelibertinecareenleandemeangleancontraveneteenscene

Related words

dressprimpplumecongratulateprideprettifygroompreeming

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "preen"?▾

"Preen" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "preen"?▾

The IPA transcription of "preen" is /pɹiːn/.

What does "preen" mean?▾

Preen: A forked tool used by clothiers for dressing cloth.

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