pr
Consonant blends
The pr sound in English: /pr/
IPA: /pr/ · Closest Arabic sound: باء بنفخة + راء (پْرْ)
How to say it
The pr sound explained
Blend 'p' and 'r': prince, present, pretty.
Consonant blends: Two consonants in a row each keep their sound but are said quickly together, such as bl, st and tr.
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Words with pr
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Frequently asked questions
How do I pronounce pr in English?
Blend 'p' and 'r': prince, present, pretty. The sound is /pr/, closest to the Arabic باء بنفخة + راء.
Which words have pr?
Prince (أمير), Present (هدية), Pretty (جميل), Price (سعر), Print (يطبع), Proud (فخور).
What is the difference between a digraph and a blend?
In a digraph (like sh and ch) the two letters make one new sound; in a blend (like st and bl) each letter keeps its own sound and they are said quickly one after the other.
Consonant blends