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How to pronounce Pruyne?

Pronunciation of Pruyne in the US

In the US, Pruyne is primarily classified as a surname (last name). The American pronunciation, specifically in Sacramento, California, USA, is

p r ay n
  • p sounds like the 'p' in pet
  • r sounds like the 'r' in rat
  • ay sounds like the 'ie' in tie
  • n sounds like the 'n' in no

"I have met people with this name from all regions of the US and, even if they spell it a little differently, they all seem to pronounce it the same. It is very common to drop the 'u' so it is less confusing at first glance."

Type of Name: Last Name
Origin: Dutch
Other spelling(s): Pruyn Or Pryne
Meaning: The Name Is Thought To Derive From The Old Dutch Word Pruin, Which Means To Prune Or To Trim, Possibly Referring To A Profession Related To Agriculture Or Horticulture.


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Pronunciation of Pruyne in the US

In the US, Pruyne is primarily classified as a surname (last name). The American pronunciation, specifically in Sacramento, California, USA, is

Of Dutch origins, but in the US, it is pronounced like 'Prine'. The 'uy' is pronounced like a long 'i' sound, the same as in the words Guy and Buy.

"I have met people with this name from all regions of the US and, even if they spell it a little differently, they all seem to pronounce it the same. It is very common to drop the 'u' so it is less confusing at first glance."

Type of Name: Last Name
Origin: Dutch
Other spelling(s): Pruyn Or Pryne
Meaning: The Name Is Thought To Derive From The Old Dutch Word Pruin, Which Means To Prune Or To Trim, Possibly Referring To A Profession Related To Agriculture Or Horticulture.


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In the southeastern corner of London lies Greenwich, a borough famous for marking the Prime Meridian (0° longitude), the imaginary line that separates the eastern and western halves of the world.

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