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How to pronounce wreath
/riːθ/ British English
REETH
1 beat (syllable).
a Crossed-out letters are silent.
✗ Many people say
wə·REETH
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REETH
My tip
The w is silent, and it ends with a soft th.
In a sentence
The wreath has a bright red bow.
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How do you pronounce wreath?
In British English, wreath is pronounced /riːθ/. Say it like this: REETH. The w is silent, and it ends with a soft th.
How many syllables are in wreath?
When you say it, wreath has 1 syllable: REETH.
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