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