How to Pronounce Prize

To pronounce "prize", say PRIZ-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 “prize”

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

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

What does prize mean?

noun

  1. That which is taken from another; something captured; a thing seized by force, stratagem, or superior power.
  2. Anything captured by a belligerent using the rights of war; especially, property captured at sea in virtue of the rights of war, as a vessel.

Synonyms

prise

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Words that rhyme with prize

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scrutinizesurmiseaggrandizeemphasizerecognizeactualizeanalyzereprisecompriselikewisedemiserise

Related words

pillageplunderprisetrophytreasurepryswagaward

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "prize"?▾

"Prize" has 2 syllables: priz · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "prize"?▾

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

What does "prize" mean?▾

Prize: That which is taken from another; something captured; a thing seized by force, stratagem, or superior power.

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