How to Pronounce Stray

To pronounce "stray", say STRAY — one syllable, IPA /stɹeɪ/. 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

/stɹeɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “stray”

"stray" 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: strey — easy to mix up when writing.

What does stray mean?

noun

  1. Any domestic animal that has no enclosure, or its proper place and company, and wanders at large, or is lost; an estray.
  2. One who is lost, either literally or metaphorically.

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Words that rhyme with stray

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

conveydisplaydismaysobriquetdisarrayallaygaydecayplayportraycachefray

Related words

stragglevagabondwanderroamdivagateramblecastscattered

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stray"?▾

"Stray" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "stray"?▾

The IPA transcription of "stray" is /stɹeɪ/.

What does "stray" mean?▾

Stray: Any domestic animal that has no enclosure, or its proper place and company, and wanders at large, or is lost; an estray.

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