Learn How to Pronounce spray
Not sure how to say a word? Try the Promova pronunciation tool for free and learn how to pronounce anything in English correctly. Discover over 100,000 words and easily learn English pronunciation online!
Find your word:
Find how to pronounce a word and practice it in our free word pronouncer for English learners!
How to pronounce:
spray
Definition:
(nou) a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying (nou) a quantity of small objects flying through the air (nou) flower arrangement consisting of a single branch or shoot bearing flowers and foliage (nou) a dispenser that turns a liquid (such as perfume) into a fine mist (nou) water in small drops in the atmosphere; blown from waves or thrown up by a waterfall (nou) a jet of vapor
Phonetic Transcription:
spreɪ
Examples:
It was spray painted on the overpass, with the temple in the background.
In other words, the nonflammable liquid is not atomized or turned into a spray.
The velocity of the liquid spray is approximately the same in both devices.
Learn more about:spray
Related Words:
How to perfect your pronunciation of: spray
Learn Individual Sounds
Break spray down into individual sounds such as spreɪ. Practice these parts before you learn to say the whole word.
Copy Others
Use the tools above to find out how different people say spray in their accents, then try to repeat after them.
Pick an Accent
Avoid mixing word pronunciations. If you’re learning American English, stick to it and try not to confuse yourself with British pronunciation.
Record Yourself
Say spray in the pronunciation tool as many times as it takes before you get it right. Record yourself saying different sentences with spray.
Get a Native Tutor
Improve your pronunciation with native speakers! Practice with American, British, and Australian teachers on Promova.
Common mistakes of spray pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "spray" with a short vowel sound, like in "cat." The correct pronunciation has a long vowel sound /eɪ/ as in "face." Tip: Practice stretching the vowel sound to achieve clarity.
- Ignoring the initial consonant blend: Many forget to articulate the initial blend "spr" clearly, leading to a softer start. In IPA, it is /spr/. Tip: Emphasize the "s," "p," and "r" sounds together to enhance pronunciation.
- Overemphasizing the "r": Some speakers may overpronounce the "r" in "spray," making it sound like "sprey." The correct pronunciation has a balanced "r" sound, represented as /spr/ in IPA. Tip: Focus on a smooth transition between the sounds without exaggeration.
- Dropping the final sound: A common mistake is to drop the final sound, making "spray" sound like "spay." The correct pronunciation maintains the /eɪ/ sound followed by the /ˈ/ stress. Tip: Ensure you finish the word fully to avoid confusion.
- Confusing it with similar words: Learners may mix "spray" with "play" or "stay." Each has distinct sounds; "spray" includes the "spr" blend. Tip: Practice saying each word in isolation to distinguish their sounds clearly.