How to Pronounce Pries

To pronounce "pries", say PRIES — one syllable, IPA /pɹaɪz/. 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

/pɹaɪz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “pries”

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

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

What does pries mean?

verb

  1. To look where one is not welcome; to be nosy.
  2. To keep asking about something that does not concern one.

verb

  1. To use leverage to open or widen.

Synonyms

prise (British English)prize

Words that rhyme with pries

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scrutinizesurmiseaggrandizeemphasizerecognizeactualizeanalyzereprisecompriselikewisedemiserise

Related words

jimmiesnosessnoopssqueezesnudgespluckspushespulls

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pries"?▾

"Pries" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "pries"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pries" is /pɹaɪz/.

What does "pries" mean?▾

Pries: To look where one is not welcome; to be nosy.

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