How to pronounce ey
Say it like AY. Ey is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- AY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ey pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of ey
American and British speakers say ey in essentially the same way: /eɪ/ in the US and /eɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY.
What does ey mean?
- An egg.
- A small island formed by the buildup of silt or gravel at the confluence of two rivers or streams.
- A place that has a name ending in "-ey" because it is or was located at such an island.
- Alternative form of hey.
Where does ey come from?
This native English form was displaced by the Old Norse–derived egg in the 16th century.
Words that rhyme with ey
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ey.
Words that sound like ey
Questions about saying ey
How do you pronounce ey?
Say AY. The American pronunciation is /eɪ/. In British English it is /eɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ey?
Ey is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: AY.
Do Americans and Brits say ey the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /eɪ/ and the British form is /eɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as ey?
Ey sounds the same as a in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.