How to Pronounce "stray"

word

/ˈstɹeɪ/

stray

/stɹˈeɪ/

stray

Definition

To stray means to move away from the correct place, path, or people. It can also describe an animal without a home, or something that accidentally moves away from where it should be.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈstɹeɪ/

British English

/stɹˈeɪ/

Simplified Pronunciation

stray

Listen in Context

The stray dog was searching for food.

Please do not stray from the group on the tour.

A stray cat came into the garden.

Sorry, my mind started to stray during the meeting.