How to pronounce drayhorse
Say it like DRAY-hors. Drayhorse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRAY).
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- DRAY
- hors
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Drayhorse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- horsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of drayhorse
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DRAY-haws.
What does drayhorse mean?
- A large, powerful horse used for pulling drays.
- Someone who undergoes or underwent many a hardship, who suffers some great burden; a burdened, beleaguered, downtrodden man.
Where does drayhorse come from?
First attested in 1645; compound of dray + horse.
Questions about saying drayhorse
How do you pronounce drayhorse?
Say DRAY-hors. The American pronunciation is /ˈdreɪˌhɔrs/. In British English it is /ˈdreɪhɔːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in drayhorse?
Drayhorse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRAY). Broken into parts: DRAY · hors.
Is drayhorse pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdreɪhɔːs/ (DRAY-haws).