How to pronounce grayish
Say it like GRAY-ish. Grayish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAY).
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- GRAY
- ish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grayish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of grayish
American and British speakers say grayish in essentially the same way: /ˈɡreɪɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈɡreɪɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRAY-ish.
What does grayish mean?
- Somewhat gray.
Where does grayish come from?
From gray + -ish.
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Questions about saying grayish
How do you pronounce grayish?
Say GRAY-ish. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡreɪɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈɡreɪɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grayish?
Grayish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAY). Broken into parts: GRAY · ish.
Do Americans and Brits say grayish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡreɪɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈɡreɪɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as grayish?
Grayish sounds the same as greyish in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.