pretty
PRI-tee
pritee
/ˈpɹɪti/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “pretty” is spelled “pritee”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | p | r | i | t | ee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /p/ | /ɹ/ | /ɪ/ | /t/ | /i/ |
English writes “pretty” with
6 letters for 5 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“pritee” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “pretty”
partycitysecuritydirtyplentyguiltyteasweetiedutybeauty
“pretty” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “pretty”?
“pretty” is pronounced PRI-tee — IPA /ˈpɹɪti/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “pritee”.
How many syllables are in “pretty”?
“pretty” has 2 syllables: PRI-tee (the capitalized syllable is stressed).