English pronunciation · Words Starting with P
Pride Pronunciation
Pride is pronounced PRYD, IPA /ˈpraɪd/.
PRYD
US /ˈpraɪd/ · UK /ˈpraɪd/
Syllables: PRYD (1 syllable)
noun: Satisfaction taken in your own achievements, or an excessive sense of your own worth.
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Pride in a Sentence
- She took great pride in the garden.
- His pride would not let him ask for help.
- A pride of lions crossed the track ahead.
Common Mispronunciations of Pride
Not PREED
Long i here, as in bride and ride, with that final e doing the lengthening.
Not PRY-duh
Stop at the d. The e on the end is a silent marker and not a beat.
Tip: Pride, proud, and prouder belong to one family with different vowels.
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