How to pronounce prays
Say it like PRAYZ. Prays is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PRAYZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prays pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRAYZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of prays
American and British speakers say prays in essentially the same way: /preɪz/ in the US and /preɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRAYZ.
What does prays mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of pray How to pronounce pray
Words that rhyme with prays
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Words that sound like prays
Questions about saying prays
How do you pronounce prays?
Say PRAYZ. The American pronunciation is /preɪz/. In British English it is /preɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prays?
Prays is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PRAYZ.
Do Americans and Brits say prays the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /preɪz/ and the British form is /preɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as prays?
Prays sounds the same as praise in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.