To pronounce "fray", say FRAY — one syllable, IPA /fɹeɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/fɹeɪ/
IPA
"fray" 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: frey — easy to mix up when writing.
verb
“The ribbon frayed at the cut end.”
“The hectic day ended in frayed nerves. (Metaphorical use; nerves are visualised as strings)”
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"Fray" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "fray" is /fɹeɪ/.
Fray: To (cause to) unravel; used particularly for the edge of something made of cloth, or the end of a rope.
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