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