How to pronounce relays
Say it like REE-layz. Relays has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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- REE
- layz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Relays pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- layzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of relays
American and British speakers say relays in essentially the same way: /ˈriˌleɪz/ in the US and /ˈriːˌleɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: REE-layz.
What does relays mean?
- plural of relay How to pronounce relay
- third-person singular simple present indicative of relay How to pronounce relay
Questions about saying relays
How do you pronounce relays?
Say REE-layz. The American pronunciation is /ˈriˌleɪz/. In British English it is /ˈriːˌleɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in relays?
Relays has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · layz.
Do Americans and Brits say relays the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈriˌleɪz/ and the British form is /ˈriːˌleɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.