How to pronounce jays
Say it like JAYZ. Jays is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- JAYZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jays pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JAYZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of jays
American and British speakers say jays in essentially the same way: /dʒeɪz/ in the US and /dʒeɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: JAYZ.
What does jays mean?
- plural of jay How to pronounce jay
Words that rhyme with jays
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of jays.
Questions about saying jays
How do you pronounce jays?
Say JAYZ. The American pronunciation is /dʒeɪz/. In British English it is /dʒeɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jays?
Jays is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: JAYZ.
Do Americans and Brits say jays the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒeɪz/ and the British form is /dʒeɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.