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