How to pronounce fray
Say it like FRAY. Fray is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FRAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fray pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of fray
American and British speakers say fray in essentially the same way: /freɪ/ in the US and /freɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FRAY.
What does fray mean?
- To rub or wear away (something); to cause (something made of strands twisted or woven together, such as cloth or rope) to unravel through friction; also, to irritate (something) through chafing or rubbing; to chafe.
- Of a deer: to rub (its antlers or head) against a tree, etc., to remove the velvet from antlers or to mark territory; also, to rub its antlers against (a tree, etc.) for that purpose.
- To force or make (a path, way, etc.) through.
Where does fray come from?
The noun is derived from the verb.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with fray
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Questions about saying fray
How do you pronounce fray?
Say FRAY. The American pronunciation is /freɪ/. In British English it is /freɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fray?
Fray is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FRAY.
Do Americans and Brits say fray the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /freɪ/ and the British form is /freɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.