Start with a 'p' sound, lips together and release.
Move to the 'r' sound, with the tongue behind the top teeth.
Finish with the 'aɪz' sound, a long 'i' followed by a 'z'.
p-ri-se
p-uh-ri-ze
par-i-ze
Same as American
Same as American
Same as American
Same as American
Same as American
Same as American
Place the tongue near the roof of the mouth, without touching it.
Yes, it is voiced, meaning your vocal cords should vibrate.
It combines sounds smoothly into a single beat without a break.
An award given for achieving something.
/ˈpraɪzˌwɪnər/
Someone who wins a prize
/praɪzɪz/
Plural of prize
/praɪzd/
Highly valued
Different ending in 'prizewinner' with additional syllables.
The word 'prizes' changes the 'z' sound to 'zɪz'.
The 'd' sound in 'prized' is a voiced stop.
Use tongue twisters like 'The prize is nice' to improve speed.
Make sure to elongate the 'i' and not rush it.
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