How to pronounce grayed
Say it like GRAYD. Grayed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GRAYD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grayed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRAYDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of grayed
American and British speakers say grayed in essentially the same way: /ɡreɪd/ in the US and /ɡreɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRAYD.
What does grayed mean?
- simple past and past participle of gray How to pronounce gray
Words that rhyme with grayed
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Words that sound like grayed
Questions about saying grayed
How do you pronounce grayed?
Say GRAYD. The American pronunciation is /ɡreɪd/. In British English it is /ɡreɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grayed?
Grayed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GRAYD.
Do Americans and Brits say grayed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡreɪd/ and the British form is /ɡreɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as grayed?
Grayed sounds the same as grade in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.