How to pronounce allays
Say it like uh-LAYZ. Allays has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAYZ).
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- uh
- LAYZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allays 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.
- LAYZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of allays
American and British speakers say allays in essentially the same way: /əˈleɪz/ in the US and /əˈleɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-LAYZ.
What does allays mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of allay How to pronounce allay
Words that rhyme with allays
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of allays.
Questions about saying allays
How do you pronounce allays?
Say uh-LAYZ. The American pronunciation is /əˈleɪz/. In British English it is /əˈleɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allays?
Allays has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAYZ). Broken into parts: uh · LAYZ.
Do Americans and Brits say allays the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈleɪz/ and the British form is /əˈleɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.