How to pronounce hairspray
Say it like HAIRS-pray. Hairspray has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAIRS).
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- HAIRS
- pray
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hairspray pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAIRSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- prayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of hairspray
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAIRS-pray.
What does hairspray mean?
- Alternative form of hair spray.
- Alternative form of hair spray.
Questions about saying hairspray
How do you pronounce hairspray?
Say HAIRS-pray. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛrsˌpreɪ/. In British English it is /ˈhɛəsˌpreɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hairspray?
Hairspray has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAIRS). Broken into parts: HAIRS · pray.
Is hairspray pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈhɛəsˌpreɪ/ (HAIRS-pray).