How to pronounce ayes
Say it like EYEZ. Ayes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- EYEZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ayes 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 ayes
American and British speakers say ayes in essentially the same way: /aɪz/ in the US and /aɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: EYEZ.
What does ayes mean?
- plural of aye How to pronounce aye
- third-person singular simple present indicative of aye How to pronounce aye
Words that rhyme with ayes
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ayes.
Words that sound like ayes
- eyes
- i's
Questions about saying ayes
How do you pronounce ayes?
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 ayes?
Ayes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: EYEZ.
Do Americans and Brits say ayes 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 ayes?
Ayes sounds the same as eyes, i's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.