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