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