English pronunciation · Words Starting with P
Priest Pronunciation
Priest is pronounced PREEST, IPA /ˈprist/.
PREEST
US /ˈprist/ · UK /ˈpriːst/
Syllables: PREEST (1 syllable)
noun: A person ordained to lead religious ceremonies.
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Priest in a Sentence
- The priest met the family the evening before the service.
- He trained as a priest in Rome.
- Two priests share the parish between them.
Common Mispronunciations of Priest
Not PRY-est
This ie is the long ee of see, which keeps the word to a single beat.
Not PREE-uhst
The st follows the ee directly, with nothing in between, so the word closes on a tight cluster.
Tip: Rhymes with least and feast.
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