Como pronunciar «prays» em inglês
preɪz
PRAYZ
Ênfase principal: PRAYZ
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “prays”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
PRAYZ
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
As a single-syllable word, "prays" 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 "prays" 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 "prays" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "prays" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "prays is" sounds like "prays-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "prays" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“prays on children in um in a US Ally uh in in Afghanistan uh how do you secure”— Harvard UniversityWatch clip
“prays and he tries to tries to figure out how he can ever in his life look at”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“prays. The same thing happens in the 1870s, there's a revival of that old time religion, and it's helped by various miracles and that kind of thing,”— YaleCoursesWatch clip
“prays that the town will be spared the fate of amitri is you wake up in the morning and remember”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“prays with them and gives them encouragement I'm going to see a family who lived in mosul for a long”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“who prays to Allah and everybody who's Muslim is is a threat.”— News24Watch clip
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prays on children in um in a US Ally uh in in Afghanistan uh how do you secure
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184 clipesThe Inglês word “prays” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as preɪz (phonetic respelling: PRAYZ). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (PRAYZ), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “prays” functions as a verb, adverb. SayItVid indexes 184 authentic Inglês video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “prays” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from Harvard University, TEDx Talks, YaleCourses.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USHarvard UniversityClip #1 · @36:04
“dealing with like Isis and for that matter the Afghan military uh which prays on children in um in a US Ally uh in in Afghanistan uh how do you secure uh uh Dan uh Joselyn a community such that”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #2 · @12:37
“meeting and for the next year he goes through therapy and he journals and he prays and he tries to tries to figure out how he can ever in his life look at this man gruar and see in him any Humanity to see him other than the worst”
- 🇺🇸 USYaleCoursesClip #3 · @36:56
“believe in something," and he gets down on his knees and prays. The same thing happens in the 1870s, there's a revival of that old time religion, and it's helped by various miracles and that kind of thing, 1870s, there's a revival of that old time religion,”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @3:55
“for damage so services are held Outdoors the mayor like many others prays that the town will be spared the fate of amitri is you wake up in the morning and remember amitri is you wake up in the morning and remember”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @1:36
“monasteries in Iraq he also visits Refugee families prays with them and gives them encouragement I'm going to see a family who lived in mosul for a long encouragement I'm going to see a family who lived in mosul for a long”
Definição e significado: “prays”
- 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.
- To humbly beg a person for aid or their time.
- Please; used to make a polite request
Frases de exemplo no contexto (3)
- “Muslims pray in the direction of Mecca.”
- “pray silence for…”
- “prays on children in um in a US Ally uh in in Afghanistan uh how do you secure”
Expressões comuns e colocações
Pronúncia: “prays”
- Pronunciation:
- PRAYZ
- Sílabas:
- PRAYZ
- Written Hyphenation:
- prays
- Ênfase principal:
- PRAYZ
- IPA:
- preɪz
- Ouvir no contexto
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Palavras que rimam com “prays”
-eɪzPalavras com som idêntico (Homófonos)
preɪz“prays” sounds 100% identical in standard English to “praise” and “preys”, but has a completely different spelling and meaning:
Express warm approval or admiration of.
Third-person singular of pray; addresses a deity in devotion.
Third-person singular of prey; hunts, kills, or victimizes.
Perguntas frequentes sobre «prays»
Como pronunciar "prays" em inglês?
"prays" é pronunciada ⁄preɪz⁄ (PRAYZ). Ouça os clipes de falantes nativos acima para ouvi-la em conversas reais.
Onde fica a sílaba tônica em "prays"?
A sílaba tônica em "prays" é "PRAYZ". Observe a ênfase nessa sílaba nos clipes acima.
O que significa "prays"?
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.
Como posso ouvir "prays" usada em frases reais?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “prays”?
Single-syllable words like "prays" 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 "prays" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.