How to pronounce ais
Say it like EYEZ. Ais is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- EYEZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ais pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EYEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of ais
American and British speakers say ais in essentially the same way: /aɪz/ in the US and /aɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: EYEZ.
What does ais mean?
- plural of ai How to pronounce ai
Words that rhyme with ais
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ais.
Words that sound like ais
- eyes
- i's
Questions about saying ais
How do you pronounce ais?
Say EYEZ. The American pronunciation is /aɪz/. In British English it is /aɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ais?
Ais is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: EYEZ.
Do Americans and Brits say ais the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /aɪz/ and the British form is /aɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as ais?
Ais sounds the same as eyes, i's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.