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How to pronounce respray

Say it like ree-SPRAY. Respray has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPRAY).

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US American/riˈspreɪ/ree-SPRAY
UK British/riˈspreɪ/ree-SPRAY
  • ree
  • SPRAY
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Respray pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
  2. SPRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.

American vs British pronunciation of respray

American and British speakers say respray in essentially the same way: /riˈspreɪ/ in the US and /riˈspreɪ/ in the UK.

British respelling: ree-SPRAY.

What does respray mean?

verb
  1. To spray again.“My car's got a big scratch down one side, I'll have to get it resprayed.”
noun
  1. An act of respraying.“I bought a second-hand car but I don't like the color, so I'm taking it in for a respray.”

Where does respray come from?

From re- + spray.

Words that rhyme with respray

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Questions about saying respray

How do you pronounce respray?

Say ree-SPRAY. The American pronunciation is /riˈspreɪ/. In British English it is /riˈspreɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in respray?

Respray has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPRAY). Broken into parts: ree · SPRAY.

Do Americans and Brits say respray the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈspreɪ/ and the British form is /riˈspreɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).