How to pronounce affray
Say it like uh-FRAY. Affray has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRAY).
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- uh
- FRAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Affray pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of affray
American and British speakers say affray in essentially the same way: /əˈfreɪ/ in the US and /əˈfreɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-FRAY.
What does affray mean?
- The act of suddenly disturbing anyone; an assault or attack.
- A tumultuous assault or quarrel.
- The fighting of two or more persons, in a public place, to the terror of others.“The affray in the busy marketplace caused great terror and disorder.”
Where does affray come from?
The second part of this is in turn from Frankish *friþu (“security, peace”), from Proto-Germanic *friþuz (“peace”), from *frijōną (“to free; to love”), from Proto-Indo-European *prāy-, *prēy- (“to like, love”).
Words that rhyme with affray
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of affray.
Questions about saying affray
How do you pronounce affray?
Say uh-FRAY. The American pronunciation is /əˈfreɪ/. In British English it is /əˈfreɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in affray?
Affray has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRAY). Broken into parts: uh · FRAY.
Do Americans and Brits say affray the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈfreɪ/ and the British form is /əˈfreɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.