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