To pronounce "slays", say SLAYS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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SLAYS
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"slays" 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: sleighs — easy to mix up when writing.
verb
“Our foes must all be slain.”
“You must slay these thoughts.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Slays" has one syllable.
Slays: To kill, murder.
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