How to pronounce estray
Say it like UH-stray. Estray has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UH).
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- UH
- stray
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Estray pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- strayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of estray
American and British speakers say estray in essentially the same way: /ˈəstreɪ/ in the US and /ˈəstreɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: UH-stray.
What does estray mean?
- An animal that has escaped from its owner; a wandering animal whose owner is unknown. An animal cannot be an estray when on the range where it was raised, and permitted by its owner to run. A lost animal whose owner is known to the party at hand is not an estray.
Where does estray come from?
From Middle English astrai, from Anglo-Norman estray, from the Old French verb estraier.
Words that sound like estray
Questions about saying estray
How do you pronounce estray?
Say UH-stray. The American pronunciation is /ˈəstreɪ/. In British English it is /ˈəstreɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in estray?
Estray has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UH). Broken into parts: UH · stray.
Do Americans and Brits say estray the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈəstreɪ/ and the British form is /ˈəstreɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as estray?
Estray sounds the same as astray in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.