How to pronounce "prize"

prize

Sports & Recreation
American
/praɪz/

Syllable Breakdown

prize

How natives say prize

British
/praɪz/

Syllable Breakdown

prize

How natives say prize

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • 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'.

Common Mistakes

  • p-ri-se

  • p-uh-ri-ze

  • par-i-ze

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Same as American

  • Same as American

  • Same as American

common mistakes

  • Same as American

  • Same as American

  • Same as American

FAQ

How do I position my tongue for the 'r' sound?

Place the tongue near the roof of the mouth, without touching it.

Is the 'z' sound voiced?

Yes, it is voiced, meaning your vocal cords should vibrate.

Why does 'prize' have one syllable?

It combines sounds smoothly into a single beat without a break.

Definition

prize

An award given for achieving something.

Word Family

prizewinner

/ˈpraɪzˌwɪnər/

noun

Someone who wins a prize

Example: She is the prizewinner.

prizes

/praɪzɪz/

noun

Plural of prize

Example: Many prizes were given out.

prized

/praɪzd/

adjective

Highly valued

Example: Her painting is prized.

Key Pronunciation Differences

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.

Pro Tips

Practice with Tongue Twisters

Use tongue twisters like 'The prize is nice' to improve speed.

Focus on the Long 'i' Sound

Make sure to elongate the 'i' and not rush it.

Nearby Words

Test Your Pronunciation On Words That Have Sound Similarities With Prize

adventure

/ədˈvɛntʃər/

amateur

/ˈæm.ə.tʃɚ/

appeal

/əˈpil/

appreciate

/əˈpriʃiˌeɪt/

athlete

/ˈæθ.liːt/

ball

/bɔl/

basin

/ˈbeɪ.sən/

basket

/ˈbæskɪt/

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