How to Pronounce "prairie"
word
/ˈpɹɛɹi/
PRAIR-ee
/pɹˈeəɹi/
PRAIR-ee
Definition
A large, flat area of grassland, especially in North America, with few or no trees. Prairies are home to many wild animals and plants.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɹɛɹi/
British English
/pɹˈeəɹi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PRAIR-ee
UK
PRAIR-ee
Listen in Context
The prairie is full of tall grass.
We saw buffalo running across the prairie.
Many wildflowers grow in the prairie.
Standing on the prairie, you can see for miles with nothing in your way.