How to pronounce stingray
Say it like STING-ray. Stingray has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STING).
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- STING
- ray
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stingray pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- rayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of stingray
American and British speakers say stingray in essentially the same way: /ˈstɪŋˌreɪ/ in the US and /ˈstɪŋˌreɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: STING-ray.
What does stingray mean?
- Any of various large, venomous rays, of the orders Rajiformes and Myliobatiformes, having a barbed, whiplike tail.
- A device that simulates a cell tower, used to intercept cell phone communications.
Where does stingray come from?
From sting + ray.
Questions about saying stingray
How do you pronounce stingray?
Say STING-ray. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɪŋˌreɪ/. In British English it is /ˈstɪŋˌreɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stingray?
Stingray has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STING). Broken into parts: STING · ray.
Do Americans and Brits say stingray the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstɪŋˌreɪ/ and the British form is /ˈstɪŋˌreɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.