English pronunciation · Words Starting with W
Wreath Pronunciation
Wreath is pronounced REETH, IPA /ˈriθ/.
REETH
US /ˈriθ/ · UK /ˈriːθ/
Syllables: REETH (1 syllable)
noun: A ring of flowers or leaves, hung on a door or laid in memory of someone.
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Wreath in a Sentence
- A wreath of holly hung on the front door.
- She laid a wreath at the memorial.
- The florist makes a wreath to order.
Common Mispronunciations of Wreath
Not RAYTH
The ea here gives a long ee. A wraith, with the ay sound, is a ghost and a different word altogether.
Not VREETH
Leave the w unsaid. Write, wrong, and wrist all begin with a silent w before the r.
Tip: End on the breathy th of think. The plural wreaths and the verb to wreathe both switch to the voiced th of this.
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