How to Pronounce Price

To pronounce "price", say PRIC-e — 2 syllables, IPA /pɹaɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/pɹaɪs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “price”

"price" has 2 syllables: pric-e. It rhymes with concise and nice, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: pryce, preiss — easy to mix up when writing.

What does price mean?

noun

  1. The cost required to gain possession of something.
  2. The cost of an action or deed.

    “I paid a high price for my folly.”

verb

  1. To determine the monetary value of (an item); to put a price on.
  2. To pay the price of; to make reparation for.

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Words that rhyme with price

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

concisenicevicedevisepreciseenticeadviceparadisesacrificedevicesufficeice

Related words

costtolldamagetermschargepurchasesaleaffordability

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "price"?▾

"Price" has 2 syllables: pric · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "price"?▾

The IPA transcription of "price" is /pɹaɪs/.

What does "price" mean?▾

Price: The cost required to gain possession of something.

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