How to pronounce ley
Say it like LAY. Ley is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ley pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of ley
American and British speakers say ley in essentially the same way: /leɪ/ in the US and /leɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAY.
What does ley mean?
- Arable land used temporarily for hay or grazing.
- A ley line.
- Alternative spelling of lea.
- Fallow; unseeded.
- Rotated to pasture instead of cropping.
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Words that rhyme with ley
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Words that sound like ley
Questions about saying ley
How do you pronounce ley?
Say LAY. The American pronunciation is /leɪ/. In British English it is /leɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ley?
Ley is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LAY.
Do Americans and Brits say ley the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /leɪ/ and the British form is /leɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as ley?
Ley sounds the same as lay, lei in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.