How to Pronounce Pry

To pronounce "pry", say PRY — one syllable, IPA /pɹaɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/pɹaɪ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “pry”

"pry" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with wry and exemplify, if that helps it stick.

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

What does pry mean?

noun

  1. The act of prying.
  2. An excessively inquisitive person.

verb

  1. To look where one is not welcome; to be nosy.
  2. To keep asking about something that does not concern one.

Words that rhyme with pry

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wryexemplifyrectifyhighlieapplyfortifyawrymollifyamplifynullifycry

Related words

priseprizepokecrowbarlevernosejimmymeddle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pry"?▾

"Pry" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "pry"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pry" is /pɹaɪ/.

What does "pry" mean?▾

Pry: The act of prying.

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