How to Pronounce Prise

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/pɹaɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “prise”

"prise" has 2 syllables: pris-e. It rhymes with scrutinize and surmise, if that helps it stick.

What does prise 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.”

noun

  1. An enterprise or adventure.

verb

  1. To force (open) with a lever; to pry.

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Words that rhyme with prise

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scrutinizesurmiseaggrandizeemphasizerecognizeactualizeanalyzereprisecompriselikewisedemiserise

Related words

prizepryesteemvaluerespectleverjimmytake

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "prise"?▾

"Prise" has 2 syllables: pris · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "prise"?▾

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

What does "prise" mean?▾

Prise: The cost required to gain possession of something.

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