How to pronounce defrays
Say it like dih-FRAYZ. Defrays has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRAYZ).
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- dih
- FRAYZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Defrays 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.
- FRAYZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of defrays
American and British speakers say defrays in essentially the same way: /dɪˈfreɪz/ in the US and /dɪˈfreɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-FRAYZ.
What does defrays mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of defray How to pronounce defray
Words that rhyme with defrays
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of defrays.
Questions about saying defrays
How do you pronounce defrays?
Say dih-FRAYZ. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈfreɪz/. In British English it is /dɪˈfreɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in defrays?
Defrays has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRAYZ). Broken into parts: dih · FRAYZ.
Do Americans and Brits say defrays the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈfreɪz/ and the British form is /dɪˈfreɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.