How to pronounce reef
reef
/riːf/
1 syllable
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Reef, sound by sound
| /r/as in red | The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill. |
| /iː/as in sheep | A long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile. |
| /f/as in five | Upper teeth on the lower lip, no voice. |
In a sentence
The coral reef is the region's prime attraction.
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce reef?
Reef is pronounced /riːf/ in American English.
How many syllables are in reef?
Reef has 1 syllable.