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