How to pronounce strayed
Say it like STRAYD. Strayed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- STRAYD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Strayed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRAYDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of strayed
American and British speakers say strayed in essentially the same way: /streɪd/ in the US and /streɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: STRAYD.
What does strayed mean?
- simple past and past participle of stray How to pronounce stray
- Having lost one's way; wandering; astray.
Words that rhyme with strayed
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Questions about saying strayed
How do you pronounce strayed?
Say STRAYD. The American pronunciation is /streɪd/. In British English it is /streɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in strayed?
Strayed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STRAYD.
Do Americans and Brits say strayed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /streɪd/ and the British form is /streɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.