How to Pronounce "presents"
word
/ˈpɹɛzənts/, /pɹiˈzɛnts/
PREZ-uhnts (noun), pri-ZENTZ (verb)
/ˈpɹɛzənts/, /pɹiˈzɛnts/
PREZ-uhnts (noun), pri-ZENTZ (verb)
Definition
Things that you give to someone, usually for a special occasion such as a birthday or holiday. This is a common plural form of "present" meaning a gift.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɹɛzənts/, /pɹiˈzɛnts/
British English
/ˈpɹɛzənts/, /pɹiˈzɛnts/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PREZ-uhnts (noun), pri-ZENTZ (verb)
UK
PREZ-uhnts (noun), pri-ZENTZ (verb)
Listen in Context
The children opened their presents in the morning.
I bought two presents for my sister.
There are many presents under the tree.
You really didn't need to bring presents, but thank you.