prih-SIL-uh
Put the strongest beat on the middle syllable.
- Syllable guide
- Pris · cil · la
- Read the spelling
- Priscilla
Try it slowly.
Give SIL the strongest beat and keep the final uh short.
Say prih-SIL-uh once at a comfortable pace, then bring the syllables together. Read the name or word again when you reach it in the Bible passage.
Priscilla in context
Priscilla and Aquila work alongside Paul. Acts describes them helping Apollos understand the way of God more accurately.
Read Acts 18:26 in the World English Bible ↗Little questions, answered.
How do you pronounce Priscilla in English?
One common English pronunciation is prih-SIL-uh. Emphasize the middle syllable.
What is the Bible context for Priscilla?
Priscilla and Aquila work alongside Paul. Acts describes them helping Apollos understand the way of God more accurately.
Does this guide describe the original ancient pronunciation?
This is an English reading aid. It is not a reconstruction of ancient Hebrew, Aramaic or Greek. English accents and church traditions can differ.
