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