How to pronounce shay
Say it like SHAY. Shay is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SHAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shay pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of shay
American and British speakers say shay in essentially the same way: /ʃeɪ/ in the US and /ʃeɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHAY.
What does shay mean?
- a carriage consisting of two wheels and a calash top; drawn by a single horse
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with shay
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shay.
Questions about saying shay
How do you pronounce shay?
Say SHAY. The American pronunciation is /ʃeɪ/. In British English it is /ʃeɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shay?
Shay is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SHAY.
Do Americans and Brits say shay the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃeɪ/ and the British form is /ʃeɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.