How to Pronounce Wreath

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

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Syllable

Letters

/ɹiːθ/

IPA

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

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

noun

Something twisted, intertwined, or curled.
“a wreath of smoke; a wreath of clouds”
An ornamental circular band made, for example, of plaited flowers and leaves, and used as decoration; a garland or chaplet, especially one given to a victor.

verb

To place an entwined circle of flowers upon or around something.
To wrap around something in a circle.
“At the funeral, a circle of comrades wreathed the grave of the honored deceased.”

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How many syllables are in "wreath"?▾

"Wreath" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "wreath"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wreath" is /ɹiːθ/.

What does "wreath" mean?▾

Wreath: Something twisted, intertwined, or curled.

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