How to pronounce defrayal
Say it like dih-FRAY-ul. Defrayal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRAY).
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- dih
- FRAY
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Defrayal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of defrayal
American and British speakers say defrayal in essentially the same way: /dɪˈfreɪəl/ in the US and /dɪˈfreɪəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-FRAY-ul.
What does defrayal mean?
- The act of defraying.
Where does defrayal come from?
From defray + -al.
Words that rhyme with defrayal
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Questions about saying defrayal
How do you pronounce defrayal?
Say dih-FRAY-ul. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈfreɪəl/. In British English it is /dɪˈfreɪəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in defrayal?
Defrayal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRAY). Broken into parts: dih · FRAY · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say defrayal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈfreɪəl/ and the British form is /dɪˈfreɪəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.