Hoe spreek je „prithee” uit in het Engels
ˈpɹɪði
PRIH·dhee
Hoofdklemtoon: PRIH
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “prithee”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
PRIH
Elevated pitch, sustained vowel length, and full acoustic clarity.
dhee
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("PRIH"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Many learners substitute "th" with "s", "z", "t", or "d".
How Native Speakers Say It: Place the flat blade of your tongue lightly between your upper and lower incisors. Vibrate your vocal cords while pushing air through to produce ⁄ð⁄.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When followed by a vowel, insert a subtle glide (/w/ or /j/) to connect into the subsequent word without an abrupt glottal stop.
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "prithee" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Shall I give him his answer? Prithee do, Jack. Faith, and I'll send him packing.”— BBC Learning EnglishWatch clip
“Prithee do, Jack. Faith, and I'll send him packaged...”— BBC Learning EnglishWatch clip
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Shall I give him his answer? Prithee do, Jack. Faith, and I'll send him packing.
Hoor in context: “prithee”
3 clipsThe Engels word “prithee” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈpɹɪði (phonetic respelling: PRIH-dhee). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (PRIH · dhee), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (PRIH). Grammatically, “prithee” functions as a interjection. SayItVid indexes 3 authentic Engels video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “prithee” in natural connected speech across American (US), British (UK: 3 sampled), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from BBC Learning English, National Theatre.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (3 Verified Clips)
- 🇬🇧 UKBBC Learning EnglishClip #1 · @2:02
“What does Gravity do out of his bed at midnight? Shall I give him his answer? Prithee do, Jack. Faith, and I'll send him packing. Bravo! Let's take a break.”
- 🇬🇧 UKNational TheatreClip #2 · @3:43
“I'll... I'll requite it in the highest degree. I prithee, be gone.”
- 🇬🇧 UKBBC Learning EnglishClip #3 · @0:35
“Shall I give him his answer? Prithee do, Jack. Faith, and I'll send him packaged... Faith, and I'll send him packaged...”
Definitie & Betekenis: “prithee”
- please; used to make a question or request more polite or more forceful.
Voorbeeldzinnen in context (3)
- “What tidings send our scouts? I prithee, speak.”
- “Shall I give him his answer? Prithee do, Jack. Faith, and I'll send him packing.”
- “Prithee do, Jack. Faith, and I'll send him packaged...”
Veelvoorkomende uitdrukkingen
Uitspraak: “prithee”
- Pronunciation:
- PRIH-dhee
- Lettergrepen:
- PRIH · dhee
- Written Hyphenation:
- pri · thee
- Hoofdklemtoon:
- PRIH
- IPA:
- ˈpɹɪði
- Hoor in context
- prithee
Woorden die rijmen op “prithee”
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Unieke klankGeen exacte homofonen bekend voor "prithee" (⁄ˈpɹɪði⁄).
Veelgestelde vragen over „prithee”
Hoe spreek je “prithee” uit in het Engels?
“prithee” wordt uitgesproken als ⁄ˈpɹɪði⁄ (PRIH-dhee). Luister naar de videoclips van moedertaalsprekers hierboven om het in context te horen.
Hoeveel lettergrepen heeft “prithee”?
“prithee” heeft 2 lettergrepen: PRIH · dhee.
Waar ligt de klemtoon bij “prithee”?
De hoofdklemtoon bij “prithee” ligt op “PRIH”. Let op die beklemtoonde lettergreep in de videofragmenten hierboven.
Wat betekent “prithee”?
please; used to make a question or request more polite or more forceful.
Hoe kan ik “prithee” in echte zinnen horen?
Deze pagina bevat 3 videovoorbeelden van “prithee” met gesynchroniseerde ondertiteling. Gebruik Vorige / Volgende (of de pijltjestoetsen ← / →) om elk fragment direct te beluisteren.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “prithee”?
Many learners substitute "th" with "s", "z", "t", or "d". Place the flat blade of your tongue lightly between your upper and lower incisors. Vibrate your vocal cords while pushing air through to produce ⁄ð⁄.