How to pronounce rayed
Say it like RAYD. Rayed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- RAYD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rayed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAYDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of rayed
American and British speakers say rayed in essentially the same way: /reɪd/ in the US and /reɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAYD.
What does rayed mean?
- simple past and past participle of ray How to pronounce ray
Where does rayed come from?
From ray + -ed. Piecewise doublet of radiused.
Words that rhyme with rayed
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Words that sound like rayed
Questions about saying rayed
How do you pronounce rayed?
Say RAYD. The American pronunciation is /reɪd/. In British English it is /reɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rayed?
Rayed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RAYD.
Do Americans and Brits say rayed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /reɪd/ and the British form is /reɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as rayed?
Rayed sounds the same as raid in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.