simple present

Questions

What does simple present mean?

The present tense; a verb or sentence in this tense.

Where does simple present come from?

From simple (“accompanied by no modal or auxiliary verb”) + present (“current time”).

How to pronounce simple present

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “simple present”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “simple present”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “simple present” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.