How to pronounce deray
Say it like dih-RAY. Deray has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY).
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- dih
- RAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deray 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.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of deray
American and British speakers say deray in essentially the same way: /dɪˈreɪ/ in the US and /dɪˈreɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-RAY.
What does deray mean?
- impetuosity, prowess, vigor
Where does deray come from?
From Old French derroi, desroi, desrei, from des- (from Latin dis-) + roi, rei, rai (“order”).
Words that rhyme with deray
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of deray.
Questions about saying deray
How do you pronounce deray?
Say dih-RAY. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈreɪ/. In British English it is /dɪˈreɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deray?
Deray has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY). Broken into parts: dih · RAY.
Do Americans and Brits say deray the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈreɪ/ and the British form is /dɪˈreɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.