How to pronounce array
Say it like uh-RAY. Array has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY).
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- uh
- RAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Array 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.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of array
American and British speakers say array in essentially the same way: /əˈreɪ/ in the US and /əˈreɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-RAY.
What does array mean?
- an orderly arrangement“an array of troops in battle order”
- an impressive display“it was a bewildering array of books”“his tools were in an orderly array on the basement wall”
- especially fine or decorative clothing
- lay out orderly or logically in a line or as if in a line“lay out the clothes”“lay out the arguments”
- align oneself with a group or a way of thinking
Where does array come from?
From Middle English arrayen, from Anglo-Norman arraier (compare Old French arraier, areer (“to put in order”)), from Vulgar Latin *arrēdō (“to put in order, arrange, array”), from *rēdum (“preparation, order”), from Frankish *raid or *raidā
Words that rhyme with array
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of array.
Questions about saying array
How do you pronounce array?
Say uh-RAY. The American pronunciation is /əˈreɪ/. In British English it is /əˈreɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in array?
Array has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY). Broken into parts: uh · RAY.
Do Americans and Brits say array the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈreɪ/ and the British form is /əˈreɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.