How to pronounce strathspey
Say it like strath-SPAY. Strathspey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPAY).
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US American/stræθˈspeɪ/strath-SPAY
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- strath
- SPAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Strathspey pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- strathKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- SPAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does strathspey mean?
noun
- A Scottish dance with gliding steps, slower than a reel.
- A piece of music composed for or in the rhythm of this dance.
Where does strathspey come from?
After Strathspey, valley of the river Spey.
Words that rhyme with strathspey
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of strathspey.
Questions about saying strathspey
How do you pronounce strathspey?
Say strath-SPAY. The American pronunciation is /stræθˈspeɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in strathspey?
Strathspey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPAY). Broken into parts: strath · SPAY.