How Do You Spell PRIES?

Pronunciation: [pɹˈa͡ɪz] (IPA)

The word "pries" is spelled using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) symbols /prʌɪz/. The first sound, /p/, is a voiceless bilabial plosive where the lips come together to create a burst of air. The second sound, /r/, is a voiced alveolar approximant where the tongue is raised towards the alveolar ridge. The third sound, /aɪ/, is a diphthong that begins with an open front unrounded vowel and ends with a close front unrounded vowel. The final sound, /z/, is a voiced alveolar fricative where the tongue touches the alveolar ridge to create a hissing sound.

PRIES Meaning and Definition

  1. Pries is a verb in its present tense form, derived from the base word "pry," and it refers to the act of forcefully or stealthily trying to open or separate something, especially by using leverage or a tool. When someone pries, they attempt to discover a concealed or hidden piece of information, access, or entry by applying pressure or using force indirectly. The action typically involves inserting a tool, such as a crowbar or screwdriver, between two surfaces and exerting pressure to force them apart.

    This term can also be used in a figurative sense, where it means to inquire or intrude into someone's private matters or thoughts in an inquisitive manner. It suggests probing or prying into sensitive or personal topics beyond what is considered appropriate or desired.

    Pries can also be used colloquially to describe when someone persistently tries to obtain information or details about someone or something. It implies a relentless pursuit or dogged determination to uncover or reveal facts that are not easily accessible or willingly shared.

    Overall, pries refers to the act of forcefully, secretly, or persistently trying to obtain information, gain access, or open something that is concealed or concealed, whether it is a physical object or personal matters, and often implies an intrusive or invasive nature.

Common Misspellings for PRIES

Etymology of PRIES

The word "pries" does not have a common English etymology as it is likely a misspelling or an uncommon variant of "prize" or "pry". However, "prize" has a rich history. It originated from the Old French word "prise" which meant "a capture" or "a seizing", originating from the verb "prendre", meaning "to take" or "to seize". The word later entered Middle English as "prise" and eventually evolved to "prize" with a similar meaning. Over time, its definition expanded to include a reward or an award in contexts such as contests or competitions.

Similar spelling words for PRIES

Conjugate verb Pries

CONDITIONAL

I would pries
you would pries
he/she/it would pries
we would pries
they would pries
I would pry
we would pry
you would pry
he/she/it would pry
they would pry

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be prying
you would be prying
he/she/it would be prying
we would be prying
they would be prying

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have pries
you would have pries
he/she/it would have pries
we would have pries
they would have pries

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been prying
you would have been prying
he/she/it would have been prying
we would have been prying
they would have been prying

FUTURE

I will prie
you will prie
he/she/it will prie
we will prie
they will prie
I will pry
we will pry
you will pry
he/she/it will pry
they will pry

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be prying
you will be prying
he/she/it will be prying
we will be prying
they will be prying

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have pried
you will have pried
he/she/it will have pried
we will have pried
they will have pried

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been prying
you will have been prying
he/she/it will have been prying
we will have been prying
they will have been prying

IMPERATIVE

you prie
we let´s prie

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to prie

PAST

I pried
you pried
he/she/it pried
we pried
they pried

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was prying
you were prying
he/she/it was prying
we were prying
they were prying

PAST PARTICIPLE

pried

PAST PERFECT

I had pried
you had pried
he/she/it had pried
we had pried
they had pried

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been prying
you had been prying
he/she/it had been prying
we had been prying
they had been prying

PRESENT

I prie
you prie
he/she/it pries
we prie
they prie
I pry
we pry
you pry
they pry

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am prying
you are prying
he/she/it is prying
we are prying
they are prying

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

prying

PRESENT PERFECT

I have pried
you have pried
he/she/it has pried
we have pried
they have pried

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been prying
you have been prying
he/she/it has been prying
we have been prying
they have been prying
I would have pried
we would have pried
you would have pried
he/she/it would have pried
they would have pried

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