How to Pronounce Spay

To pronounce "spay", say SPAY — one syllable, IPA /speɪ/. 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

/speɪ/

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What does spay mean?

verb

  1. To remove or destroy the ovaries (of an animal) so that it cannot become pregnant.

Synonyms

castrateemasculategeldneutersterilize

Related words

alterneuterspavecastratespeyovariectomizedesexovariectomise

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spay"?▾

"Spay" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "spay"?▾

The IPA transcription of "spay" is /speɪ/.

What does "spay" mean?▾

Spay: To remove or destroy the ovaries (of an animal) so that it cannot become pregnant.

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