How to Pronounce “pretious” in English
/prʃəs/
pre·ti·ous
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IPA/prʃəs/
Syllablespre·ti·ous
What does “pretious” mean?
ADJECTIVE
- Obsolete form of precious.
Example sentences
- “In pretious cloths his leg the chieftain ties, / Naught could the man from blood and fight debar.”
How to pronounce “pretious”
- Syllables:
- pre · ti · ous
- IPA:
- /prʃəs/
- Listen for:
- the stressed syllable in the pronunciation — notice how the vowel sound is clearly emphasized.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you pronounce “pretious”?
“pretious” is pronounced /prʃəs/ (pre · ti · ous). Listen to the audio pronunciation above to hear it spoken clearly.
How many syllables are in “pretious”?
“pretious” has 3 syllables: pre · ti · ous.
What does “pretious” mean?
Obsolete form of precious.