How to pronounce clayey
Say it like KLAY-ee. Clayey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce clayey. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KLAY
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clayey pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of clayey
American and British speakers say clayey in essentially the same way: /ˈkleɪi/ in the US and /ˈkleɪji/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLAY-yee.
What does clayey mean?
- Composed of clay or containing (much) clay; clayish.
- Covered or dirtied with clay.
- Resembling clay; claylike, clayish.
Questions about saying clayey
How do you pronounce clayey?
Say KLAY-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkleɪi/. In British English it is /ˈkleɪji/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clayey?
Clayey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAY). Broken into parts: KLAY · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say clayey the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkleɪi/ and the British form is /ˈkleɪji/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.