How to pronounce hurray
Say it like huh-RAY. Hurray has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY).
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- huh
- RAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hurray pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- huhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of hurray
American and British speakers say hurray in essentially the same way: /həˈreɪ/ in the US and /həˈreɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: huh-RAY.
What does hurray mean?
- Alternative form of hooray.
- To cheer with a "hurray".
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with hurray
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hurray.
Questions about saying hurray
How do you pronounce hurray?
Say huh-RAY. The American pronunciation is /həˈreɪ/. In British English it is /həˈreɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hurray?
Hurray has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY). Broken into parts: huh · RAY.
Do Americans and Brits say hurray the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /həˈreɪ/ and the British form is /həˈreɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.