How to Pronounce Flays

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/fleɪz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “flays”

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

What does flays mean?

verb

  1. To cause to fly; put to flight; drive off (by frightening).
  2. To frighten; scare; terrify.

verb

  1. To strip skin off
  2. To lash

Synonyms

fleeceflenseskin

Words that rhyme with flays

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gazemalaisehazeblazedazeblaseappraiseablazeraisegrazepraisecraze

Related words

fleecesskinsslamscriticizesdecriescondemnsassailschides

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "flays"?▾

"Flays" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "flays"?▾

The IPA transcription of "flays" is /fleɪz/.

What does "flays" mean?▾

Flays: To cause to fly; put to flight; drive off (by frightening).

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