How To Pronounce PR
PR
In British English, PR is pronounced /ˌpiːˈɑː/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˌpiːˈɑːʴ]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˌpiːˈɑːr/.
PR has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
PR has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the second syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is oO, where O is the stressed syllable.
Words That Rhyme With PR
Questions About PR
How do you pronounce PR in British English?
In British English, PR is pronounced /ˌpiːˈɑː/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˌpiːˈɑːʴ].
How do you pronounce PR in American English?
In American English, PR is pronounced /ˌpiːˈɑːr/.
How many syllables are in PR?
PR has two syllables, /piː/ + /ɑː/.
Where is the stress in PR?
The main stress is on the second syllable, /ɑː/.
Do British and American English pronounce PR the same way?
No. British English has /ˌpiːˈɑː/ and American English has /ˌpiːˈɑːr/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern oO
Nearby Words
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