“Prince” or “Prints”

Overview

prince / prints are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

prince: (noun) a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign).

prints: (noun) the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication. (noun) a picture or design printed from an engraving. (noun) availability in printed form. (noun) a copy of a movie on film (especially a particular version of it). (noun) a fabric with a dyed pattern pressed onto it (usually by engraved rollers). (verb) put into print. (verb) write as if with print; not cursive. (verb) make into a print. (verb) reproduce by printing.

Pronunciation

prince: p·r·IH·n·s

prints: p·r·IH·n·t·s

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