Comment prononcer « fray » en anglais
freɪ
FRAY
Accent tonique principal : FRAY
Écoutez des locuteurs natifs dire « fray » dans des clips vidéo authentiques
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “fray”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
FRAY
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
As a single-syllable word, "fray" receives full primary stress when spoken in isolation, though it may take a reduced weak form in connected speech when acting as a function word.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Single-syllable words like "fray" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech.
How Native Speakers Say It: Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "fray" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "fray" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "fray is" sounds like "fray-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "fray" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Fray Luis de León is another great poet of the sixteenth century that is somewhere in the background here.”— YaleCoursesWatch clip
“Paseo Fray Antonio Alcalde offers a one-of-a-kind experience, allowing us to contemplate the amazing architecture of our Historical Downtown,”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“Fray and so this report uh that that dut and and his colleagues have done um”— Harvard UniversityWatch clip
“the fray and said Oh Obama's gonna do that white talking thing again okay”— StanfordWatch clip
“the fray make a fray of your own once you have settled on especially”— TED-EdWatch clip
“Fray and they've jumped hard behind me is something that they're calling just”— WIREDWatch clip
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Fray Luis de León is another great poet of the sixteenth century that is somewhere in the background here.
Écouter en contexte: “fray”
400 extraitsThe Anglais word “fray” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as freɪ (phonetic respelling: FRAY). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (FRAY), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “fray” functions as a verb, noun and acts as an English heteronym where syllable stress shifts between noun (initial-syllable stress) and verb (second-syllable stress) usage. SayItVid indexes 400 authentic Anglais video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “fray” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from YaleCourses, TEDx Talks, Harvard University.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USYaleCoursesClip #1 · @58:56
“Noche Serena. Fray Luis de León is another great poet of the sixteenth century that is somewhere in the background here. sixteenth century that is somewhere in the background”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #2 · @6:18
“either on foot or by bicycle. Paseo Fray Antonio Alcalde offers a one-of-a-kind experience, allowing us to contemplate the amazing architecture of our Historical Downtown, offers a one-of-a-kind experience,”
- 🇺🇸 USHarvard UniversityClip #3 · @42:52
“ripped across the river when the shooting started and and jumped into The Fray and so this report uh that that dut and and his colleagues have done um talks about micro command so the uh macro command went pretty well we all”
- 🇺🇸 USStanfordClip #4 · @15:54
“speaking as oh he's got a black scent right and Ralph Nader jumped in the in the fray and said Oh Obama's gonna do that white talking thing again okay Snoop Dogg wait waiting for someone to say snoop lion because that's his new”
- 🇺🇸 USTED-EdClip #5 · @10:44
“march away from the sound of the guns observe from a distance but do not join the fray make a fray of your own once you have settled on especially once you have settled on especially”
Définition et signification: “fray”
- To rub or wear away (something); to cause (something made of strands twisted or woven together, such as cloth or rope) to unravel through friction; also, to irritate (something) through chafing or rubbing; to chafe.
- A consequence of rubbing, unravelling, or wearing away; a fraying; also, a place where fraying has occurred.
Exemples de phrases en contexte (3)
- “S. Paul alſo defineth the law to be the knowlege of ſyn, yͭ is, which accuſeth, frayeth the cõſcience, & maketh ſynnes knowen.”
- “The laces frayed at the cut end.”
- “Fray Luis de León is another great poet of the sixteenth century that is somewhere in the background here.”
Expressions et collocations courantes
Prononciation: “fray”
- Pronunciation:
- FRAY
- Syllabes:
- FRAY
- Accent tonique principal :
- FRAY
- IPA:
- freɪ
- Écouter en contexte
- fray
Synonymes: “fray”
Écoutez des mots sémantiquement proches de « fray » dans de vrais clips vidéo :
Mots qui riment avec “fray”
-eɪMots au son identique (Homophones)
Son uniqueAucun homophone exact répertorié pour "fray" (⁄freɪ⁄).
Questions fréquentes sur « fray »
Comment prononcer « fray » en anglais ?
« fray » se prononce ⁄freɪ⁄ (FRAY). Écoutez les extraits vidéo de locuteurs natifs ci-dessus pour l’entendre en situation réelle.
Où se trouve l’accent tonique dans « fray » ?
L’accent tonique principal dans « fray » se trouve sur « FRAY ». Repérez bien cette syllabe accentuée dans les vidéos ci-dessus.
Que signifie « fray » ?
To rub or wear away (something); to cause (something made of strands twisted or woven together, such as cloth or rope) to unravel through friction; also, to irritate (something) through chafing or rubbing; to chafe.
Comment écouter « fray » dans des phrases réelles ?
Cette page contient 400 exemples vidéo de « fray » avec sous-titres synchronisés. Utilisez Précédent / Suivant (ou les flèches ← / →) pour écouter chaque passage.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “fray”?
Single-syllable words like "fray" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech. Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "fray" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.