ay
Vowel teams
The ay sound in English: /eɪ/
IPA: /eɪ/ · Closest Arabic sound: اسم الحرف A (إيه)
How to say it
The ay sound explained
ay says 'ay' and comes at the end of words: play, day, say.
Vowel teams: Two vowels together make one long sound, such as ee, ai and oa.
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Words with ay
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Tip for parents and teachers
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Frequently asked questions
How do I pronounce ay in English?
ay says 'ay' and comes at the end of words: play, day, say. The sound is /eɪ/, closest to the Arabic اسم الحرف A.
Which words have ay?
Play (يلعب), Day (يوم), Say (يقول), Way (طريق), Stay (يبقى), Gray (رمادي).
What is the difference between a digraph and a blend?
In a digraph (like sh and ch) the two letters make one new sound; in a blend (like st and bl) each letter keeps its own sound and they are said quickly one after the other.
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