How to pronounce Rey
Say it like RAY. Rey is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- RAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rey pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of Rey
American and British speakers say Rey in essentially the same way: /reɪ/ in the US and /reɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAY.
What does Rey mean?
- Alternative form of Ray (“a region and satrapy in ancient Iran located between the Alborz and Zagros mountain ranges and the Dasht-e Kavir desert”)
Words that rhyme with Rey
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Rey.
Words that sound like Rey
Questions about saying Rey
How do you pronounce Rey?
Say RAY. The American pronunciation is /reɪ/. In British English it is /reɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Rey?
Rey is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RAY.
Do Americans and Brits say Rey the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /reɪ/ and the British form is /reɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as Rey?
Rey sounds the same as ray, re in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.