How to pronounce drey
Say it like DRAY. Drey is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DRAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Drey 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.
American vs British pronunciation of drey
American and British speakers say drey in essentially the same way: /dreɪ/ in the US and /dreɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DRAY.
What does drey mean?
- A squirrel’s nest, built of twigs in a tree.
- A possum’s nest, built of twigs and leaves in a tree.
Words that rhyme with drey
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of drey.
Questions about saying drey
How do you pronounce drey?
Say DRAY. The American pronunciation is /dreɪ/. In British English it is /dreɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in drey?
Drey is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DRAY.
Do Americans and Brits say drey the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dreɪ/ and the British form is /dreɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.