Present
PIE SPEAK: Present - Same spelling, different sound and meaning.
Pronunciation
Gift = PREH-zent (noun)
To show or offer = pruh-ZENT (verb)
Intonation Practice
I brought a PREH-zent for you.
She will pruh-ZENT the award.
What a lovely PREH-zent!
He’ll pruh-ZENT his project at noon.
Expression Tip
PREH-zent = object. pruh-ZENT = action.
📖 Read This Aloud
He wrapped the present carefully and smiled as he prepared to present it. The present was something she always wanted. As he walked in to present it, she knew this present was special.