How to Pronounce Presents

To pronounce "presents", say PRES-ents — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɹɛzənts/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈpɹɛzənts/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “presents”

"presents" has 2 syllables: pres-ents. It rhymes with laments and represents, if that helps it stick.

What does presents mean?

noun

  1. The current moment or period of time.
  2. The present tense.

noun

  1. A gift, especially one given for birthdays, Christmas, anniversaries, graduations, weddings, or any other special occasions.
  2. The position of a soldier in presenting arms.

    “to stand at present”

verb

  1. To bring (someone) into the presence of (a person); to introduce formally.

    “to present an envoy to the king”

  2. To nominate (a member of the clergy) for an ecclesiastical benefice; to offer to the bishop or ordinary as a candidate for institution.

Synonyms

now

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Words that rhyme with presents

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lamentsrepresentsportentseventssegmentsprecedentsmalcontentsdissentstormentscontentsrentsdents

Related words

nowadayslatter-dayhereexistingimmediateinstantever-presentacquaint

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "presents"?▾

"Presents" has 2 syllables: pres · ents.

What is the IPA transcription of "presents"?▾

The IPA transcription of "presents" is /ˈpɹɛzənts/.

What does "presents" mean?▾

Presents: The current moment or period of time.

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