How to Pronounce "present"
word
/ˈpɹɛzənt/, /pɝˈzɛnt/, /pɹiˈzɛnt/
PREZ-uhnt (noun), pri-ZENT (verb)
/pɹəˈzɛnt/
PREZ-uhnt (noun), pri-ZENT (verb)
Definition
As a noun, 'present' means a gift. As an adjective, it means existing or happening now. As a verb, it means to give something formally or to show or introduce something.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɹɛzənt/, /pɝˈzɛnt/, /pɹiˈzɛnt/
British English
/pɹəˈzɛnt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PREZ-uhnt (noun), pri-ZENT (verb)
UK
PREZ-uhnt (noun), pri-ZENT (verb)
Listen in Context
She gave me a birthday present.
My father is present at the meeting.
I will present my project tomorrow.
Is everyone present and ready to start?