To pronounce "prithee", say PRITH-ee — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɹɪði/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈpɹɪði/
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"prithee" has 2 syllables: prith-ee. It rhymes with frithy and prythee, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: prythee — easy to mix up when writing.
interjection
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Prithee" has 2 syllables: prith · ee.
The IPA transcription of "prithee" is /ˈpɹɪði/.
Prithee: Short for "I pray thee", i.e. Please.
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