To pronounce "prayer", say PRAY-er — 2 syllables, IPA /pɹɛə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/pɹɛə(ɹ)/
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"prayer" has 2 syllables: pray-er. It rhymes with despair and glare, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: preyer — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
“Through prayer I ask for God's blessings.”
“In many cultures, prayer involves singing.”
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"Prayer" has 2 syllables: pray · er.
The IPA transcription of "prayer" is /pɹɛə(ɹ)/.
Prayer: A practice of communicating with one's God.
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