How to pronounce clays
Say it like KLAYZ. Clays is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KLAYZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clays pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLAYZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of clays
American and British speakers say clays in essentially the same way: /kleɪz/ in the US and /kleɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLAYZ.
What does clays mean?
- plural of clay How to pronounce clay
- third-person singular simple present indicative of clay How to pronounce clay
Words that rhyme with clays
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clays.
Questions about saying clays
How do you pronounce clays?
Say KLAYZ. The American pronunciation is /kleɪz/. In British English it is /kleɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clays?
Clays is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KLAYZ.
Do Americans and Brits say clays the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kleɪz/ and the British form is /kleɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.