How to pronounce arrey
Say it like UHR-uh-ih. Arrey has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHR).
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- UHR
- uh
- ih
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arrey pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of arrey
American and British speakers say arrey in essentially the same way: /ˈʌrəɪ/ in the US and /ˈʌrəɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: UHR-uh-ih.
What does arrey mean?
- Expressing surprise or alarm; hey.
Questions about saying arrey
How do you pronounce arrey?
Say UHR-uh-ih. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌrəɪ/. In British English it is /ˈʌrəɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arrey?
Arrey has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHR). Broken into parts: UHR · uh · ih.
Do Americans and Brits say arrey the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʌrəɪ/ and the British form is /ˈʌrəɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.