How to Pronounce Prince

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/pɹɪns/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “prince”

"prince" has 2 syllables: princ-e. It rhymes with evince and mince, if that helps it stick.

What does prince mean?

noun

  1. A (male) ruler, a sovereign; a king, monarch.
  2. A female monarch.

Synonyms

Agaricus augustus

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Words that rhyme with prince

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

evinceminceconvincesincequincerinsechinsedinseincelincelinse

Related words

princelyroyaltydukeprincessknighthereditaryheirlord

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "prince"?▾

"Prince" has 2 syllables: princ · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "prince"?▾

The IPA transcription of "prince" is /pɹɪns/.

What does "prince" mean?▾

Prince: A (male) ruler, a sovereign; a king, monarch.

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