How to pronounce fraying
Say it like FRAY-ing. Fraying has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAY).
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- FRAY
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fraying 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fraying
American and British speakers say fraying in essentially the same way: /ˈfreɪɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈfreɪɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FRAY-ing.
What does fraying mean?
- present participle and gerund of fray How to pronounce fray
- Frayed material.“Any frayings of rope should be removed.”
- The skin which a deer frays from its horns.
Words that rhyme with fraying
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fraying.
Questions about saying fraying
How do you pronounce fraying?
Say FRAY-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈfreɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfreɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fraying?
Fraying has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAY). Broken into parts: FRAY · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say fraying the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfreɪɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈfreɪɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.