How to pronounce krai
Say it like KRY. Krai is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KRY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Krai pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of krai
American and British speakers say krai in essentially the same way: /kraɪ/ in the US and /kraɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRY.
What does krai mean?
- A region or province in Russia.
Words that rhyme with krai
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of krai.
Words that sound like krai
Questions about saying krai
How do you pronounce krai?
Say KRY. The American pronunciation is /kraɪ/. In British English it is /kraɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in krai?
Krai is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KRY.
Do Americans and Brits say krai the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kraɪ/ and the British form is /kraɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as krai?
Krai sounds the same as cry in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.