How to Pronounce Prune

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/pɹuːn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “prune”

"prune" has 2 syllables: prun-e. It rhymes with croon and lagoon, if that helps it stick.

What does prune mean?

noun

  1. A plum.
  2. The dried, wrinkled fruit of certain species of plum.

verb

  1. To become wrinkled like a dried plum, as the fingers and toes do when kept submerged in water.

Words that rhyme with prune

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

croonlagoonpicayunegoonmooncommuneopportunehewnfestoonlampoonsaloonswoon

Related words

cropcutdresssniplopcliptrimrationalize

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "prune"?▾

"Prune" has 2 syllables: prun · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "prune"?▾

The IPA transcription of "prune" is /pɹuːn/.

What does "prune" mean?▾

Prune: A plum.

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