How to Pronounce Prey

To pronounce "prey", say PREY — one syllable, IPA /pɹeɪ/. 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

/pɹeɪ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “prey”

"prey" 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: pray — easy to mix up when writing.

What does prey mean?

noun

  1. Anything, as goods, etc., taken or got by violence; anything taken by force from an enemy in war
  2. That which is or may be seized by animals or birds to be devoured; hence, a person given up as a victim.

verb

  1. To act as a predator.

Synonyms

bootyplunderspoil

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Words that rhyme with prey

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conveydisplaydismaysobriquetdisarrayallaygaydecayplayportraycachefray

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "prey"?▾

"Prey" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "prey"?▾

The IPA transcription of "prey" is /pɹeɪ/.

What does "prey" mean?▾

Prey: Anything, as goods, etc., taken or got by violence; anything taken by force from an enemy in war

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