How to pronounce trey
Say it like TRAY. Trey is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TRAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trey pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of trey
American and British speakers say trey in essentially the same way: /treɪ/ in the US and /treɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRAY.
What does trey mean?
- A playing card or die with the rank of three.
- A score of three in cards, dice, or dominoes.
- A three penny coin; a thrippence.
Where does trey come from?
From Middle English trey, from Anglo-Norman trei or treis, from Old French treis (“three”).
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Words that rhyme with trey
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Words that sound like trey
Questions about saying trey
How do you pronounce trey?
Say TRAY. The American pronunciation is /treɪ/. In British English it is /treɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trey?
Trey is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TRAY.
Do Americans and Brits say trey the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /treɪ/ and the British form is /treɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as trey?
Trey sounds the same as tray in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.