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Try LingUp Now!Start with the 'pr' sound. Press your lips together for 'p', then immediately pull your tongue back for the 'r' sound.
Move to the long 'ee' vowel sound /iː/, like in the word 'see'. Your tongue should be high and forward in your mouth.
Finish with the 'st' sound. Make an 's' sound, then stop the air by touching your tongue to the ridge behind your top teeth for the 't'.
Using a short 'i' sound like in 'sit' (prist), instead of a long 'ee' sound (preest).
Not pronouncing the final 't' sound, making it sound like 'prees'.
Adding an extra vowel sound, saying 'puh-reest' instead of one syllable.
same as American
same as American
Start with your lips closed for 'p'. As you release the air, immediately pull your tongue back for the 'r' sound. It should be one smooth sound, not 'puh-ruh'.
The 'ie' in 'priest' sounds like the 'ee' in 'piece' or 'see'. It is a long vowel sound.
No, the final 't' is important. Make sure to touch your tongue to the roof of your mouth to make a clear stop for the 't' sound.
A religious leader, especially in a Christian church.
/ˈpriːst.hʊd/
The job or position of being a priest.
/ˈpriːst.li/
Relating to or like a priest.
/ˈpriː.stes/
A female priest in some non-Christian religions.
- has two syllables ('priest-hood') with stress on the first part.
- has two syllables ('priest-ly'), and the 't' sound can be softer before the 'l'.
- has two syllables ('priest-ess') with stress on the first syllable.
Practice saying words that end in 'st' like 'fast', 'last', and 'test'. This helps make the end of 'priest' strong and clear.
To make the long 'ee' sound, spread your lips as if you are smiling. Say 'cheese', then try 'priest'. The vowel sound is the same.
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