How to Pronounce "reprise"
word
ɹɪˈpɹaɪz/, /ɹɪˈpɹiz
ri-PRYZ, ri-PREEZ
ɹɪˈpɹaɪz
ri-PRYZ
Definition
A 'reprise' is when a part of a performance—like a song, scene, or theme—is repeated, often with some changes. It is most often used in music and theater.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹɪˈpɹaɪz/, /ɹɪˈpɹiz
British English
ɹɪˈpɹaɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-PRYZ, ri-PREEZ
UK
ri-PRYZ
Listen in Context
The band played a reprise of their most famous song.
There was a short reprise at the end of the play.
The musical's main theme returns in the reprise.
I love how the movie uses a reprise of the main song during the final scene.