How do you pronounce "frayed"?

In American English: /ˈfreɪd/ (FRAYD). In British English: /fɹˈeɪd/ (FR). In Canadian English: /ˈfreɪd/ (FRAYD). In Australian English: /fɹˈeɪd/ (FR).

Is "frayed" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfreɪd/ (FRAYD), while in British English it's /fɹˈeɪd/ (FR).

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frayed

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/ˈfreɪd/

FRAYD

Syllable Breakdown

freɪdfrayed

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