How do you pronounce "spray"?

In American English: /ˈspreɪ/ (SPRAY). In British English: /spɹˈeɪ/ (SPR). In Canadian English: /ˈspreɪ/ (SPRAY). In Australian English: /spɹˈeɪ/ (SPR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈspreɪ/ (SPRAY), while in British English it's /spɹˈeɪ/ (SPR).

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spray

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/ˈspreɪ/

SPRAY

Syllable Breakdown

spreɪspray

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