How to Pronounce Dray

To pronounce "dray", say DRAY — one syllable, IPA /dɹeɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/dɹeɪ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “dray”

"dray" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with convey and display, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: drey — easy to mix up when writing.

What does dray mean?

noun

  1. A low horse-drawn cart, often without sides, and used especially for heavy loads.
  2. A kind of sledge or sled.

Words that rhyme with dray

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

conveydisplaydismaysobriquetdisarrayallaygaydecayplayportraycachefray

Related words

camioncartdogcartbullockgondraymandray-mandrag

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dray"?▾

"Dray" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "dray"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dray" is /dɹeɪ/.

What does "dray" mean?▾

Dray: A low horse-drawn cart, often without sides, and used especially for heavy loads.

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