How to pronounce betrays
Say it like bit-RAYZ. Betrays has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAYZ).
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- bit
- RAYZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Betrays pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bitKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- RAYZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of betrays
American and British speakers say betrays in essentially the same way: /bɪtˈreɪz/ in the US and /bɪtˈreɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: bit-RAYZ.
What does betrays mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of betray How to pronounce betray
Words that rhyme with betrays
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of betrays.
Questions about saying betrays
How do you pronounce betrays?
Say bit-RAYZ. The American pronunciation is /bɪtˈreɪz/. In British English it is /bɪtˈreɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in betrays?
Betrays has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAYZ). Broken into parts: bit · RAYZ.
Do Americans and Brits say betrays the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪtˈreɪz/ and the British form is /bɪtˈreɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.