How to Pronounce Primes

To pronounce "primes", say PRIM-es — 2 syllables, IPA /pɹaɪmz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/pɹaɪmz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “primes”

"primes" has 2 syllables: prim-es. It rhymes with oftentimes and sometimes, if that helps it stick.

What does primes mean?

noun

  1. The first hour of daylight; the first canonical hour.
  2. The religious service appointed to this hour.

verb

  1. To prepare a mechanism for its main work.

    “You'll have to press this button twice to prime the fuel pump.”

  2. To apply a coat of primer paint to.

    “I need to prime these handrails before we can apply the finish coat.”

noun

  1. An intermediate sprint within a race, usually offering a prize and/or points.

Synonyms

prime numberchoiceprizequalityselectbloomblossomefflorescencegroundundercoat

Antonyms

composite

Words that rhyme with primes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

oftentimessometimeslimescrimestimeschimesclimbspastimesenzymesdimes

Related words

premierfirstheydayqualitysuperiorfinechoiceselect

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "primes"?▾

"Primes" has 2 syllables: prim · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "primes"?▾

The IPA transcription of "primes" is /pɹaɪmz/.

What does "primes" mean?▾

Primes: The first hour of daylight; the first canonical hour.

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