How to Pronounce Hay

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

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Letters

/heɪ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “hay”

"hay" 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: hey, haigh, haye — easy to mix up when writing.

What does hay mean?

noun

  1. Grass cut and dried for use as animal fodder.
  2. Any mix of green leafy plants used for fodder.

verb

  1. To cut grasses or herb plants for use as animal fodder.
  2. To lay snares for rabbits.

Words that rhyme with hay

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hay"?▾

"Hay" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "hay"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hay" is /heɪ/.

What does "hay" mean?▾

Hay: Grass cut and dried for use as animal fodder.

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