American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'present' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "present" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "present"

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Simple pronunciation
pree-zehnt
IPA transcription
/pʰɹiˈzɛnt̚/
Word frequency
556th

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What does "present" mean?

  1. 1.right now, or the current time
  2. 2.a gift given to someone
  3. 3.to show something so others can see it

Examples of "present" in a sentence

  • He gave her a present.
  • I am present at the meeting.
  • The present situation is problematic.

How common is "present"?

Present is the 556th most common word in English.

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