How to Pronounce Prays

To pronounce "prays", say PRAYS — one syllable, IPA /pɹeɪz/. 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

/pɹeɪz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “prays”

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

Sounds exactly like: praise, preys — easy to mix up when writing.

What does prays mean?

verb

  1. To direct words and/or thoughts to God or any higher being, for the sake of adoration, thanks, petition for help, etc.

    “Muslims pray in the direction of Mecca.”

  2. To humbly beg a person for aid or their time.

Words that rhyme with prays

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gazemalaisehazeblazedazeblaseappraiseablazeraisegrazepraisecraze

Related words

implorebegmeditatesprayerspreachesreadsrequestssends

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "prays"?▾

"Prays" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "prays"?▾

The IPA transcription of "prays" is /pɹeɪz/.

What does "prays" mean?▾

Prays: To direct words and/or thoughts to God or any higher being, for the sake of adoration, thanks, petition for help, etc.

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