How to pronounce prime
prime
/praɪm/
1 syllable
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Prime, sound by sound
| /p/as in pen | With a light puff of air at the start of a word. |
| /r/as in red | The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill. |
| /aɪ/as in time | Glide from “ah” to a short “i”. One syllable. |
| /m/as in man | Lips closed, air through the nose. |
In a sentence
He is now in the prime of manhood.
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce prime?
Prime is pronounced /praɪm/ in American English.
How many syllables are in prime?
Prime has 1 syllable.