How to Pronounce "astray"
word
/əˈstɹeɪ/
uh-STRAY
/ɐstɹˈeɪ/
uh-STRAY
Definition
If something or someone goes astray, they become lost or go in the wrong direction, either physically or in their actions or thinking.
IPA Transcription
American English
/əˈstɹeɪ/
British English
/ɐstɹˈeɪ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-STRAY
UK
uh-STRAY
Listen in Context
The dog went astray in the park.
One letter went astray in the mail.
The children were led astray by bad friends.
A simple mistake can set your plans astray.