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発音方法 pray vs prey

主な発音の違い

「pray」と「prey」は発音が完全に同一(⁄preɪ⁄)の同音異義語です。

pray

⁄preɪ⁄

音節

PRAY

定義:

To direct words, thoughts, or one's attention to a deity or any higher being, for the sake of adoration, thanks, petition for help, etc.

“Muslims pray in the direction of Mecca.”

prey

⁄preɪ⁄

音節

PREY

定義:

That which is or may be seized by animals to be devoured.

“The deer became prey to the lion.”

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Difference between pray and prey?

「pray」と「prey」は発音が完全に同一(⁄preɪ⁄)の同音異義語です。

Syllable stress in pray vs prey?

"pray" has 1 syllables (pray). "prey" has 1 syllables (prey).

Why are pray and prey easily confused?

These words share similar phonetic features and vowel lengths.

Example sentences for pray and prey?

"pray": Muslims pray in the direction of Mecca. "prey": The deer became prey to the lion.