HOW TO PRONOUNCE
wreath
/ɹiθ/
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Begin with “r” and end with unvoiced “th.”
The written w does not add a sound before r. Hold the long ee vowel briefly, then finish with the th of think rather than the voiced th of this.
1 syllable
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“They hung a wreath on the door.”
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CMU Pronouncing Dictionary ↗What does wreath mean?
noun
- Something twisted, intertwined, or curled.
- An ornamental circular band made, for example, of plaited flowers and leaves, and used as decoration; a garland or chaplet, especially one given to a victor.
- A defect in glass.
More meanings (2)
noun
- An appendage to the shield, placed above it, and supporting the crest; an orle, a torse. It generally represents a twist of two cords of silk, one tinctured like the principal metal, the other like the principal color in the coat of arms.
verb
- Alternative spelling of wreathe.
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IPA pronunciation
/ɹiθ/
Pronunciation used in the listening tip.
CMU Pronouncing Dictionary ↗Pronunciation varies by speaker and region. About these dictionary pronunciations.
In the pages of books
See this word in context.
Her wreath having faded, Anne had discarded it in the lane, so Marilla was spared the knowledge of that for a time.
Jack stood before his folk clad in like wise with them, save that his head was bare but for an oak wreath.
More book examples (3)
Where there are thorns are roses, and I saw a line of red, A little wreath of roses around His radiant head.
The dread of man and the love of man shall be a wall of defense and a wreath of joy around all.
To dream that you see a wreath of fresh flowers, denotes that great opportunities for enriching yourself will soon present themselves before you.