How to pronounce flay
Say it like FLAY. Flay is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FLAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flay pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of flay
American and British speakers say flay in essentially the same way: /fleɪ/ in the US and /fleɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLAY.
What does flay mean?
- To strip the skin off; to skin.
- To lash or whip.
Where does flay come from?
From Middle English flen, from Old English flēan, from Proto-West Germanic *flahan, from Proto-Germanic *flahaną.
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Words that rhyme with flay
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Questions about saying flay
How do you pronounce flay?
Say FLAY. The American pronunciation is /fleɪ/. In British English it is /fleɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flay?
Flay is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FLAY.
Do Americans and Brits say flay the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fleɪ/ and the British form is /fleɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.