How to pronounce vraic
Say it like VRAYK. Vraic is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- VRAYK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vraic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VRAYKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of vraic
American and British speakers say vraic in essentially the same way: /vreɪk/ in the US and /vreɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: VRAYK.
What does vraic mean?
- Seaweed gathered for use as a fertilizer or fuel.
Where does vraic come from?
From Auregnais Norman vraic (“seaweed”), from Germanic.
Words that rhyme with vraic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vraic.
Questions about saying vraic
How do you pronounce vraic?
Say VRAYK. The American pronunciation is /vreɪk/. In British English it is /vreɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vraic?
Vraic is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: VRAYK.
Do Americans and Brits say vraic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /vreɪk/ and the British form is /vreɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.