How to Pronounce "prey"
word
/ˈpɹeɪ/
pray
/pɹˈeɪ/
pray
Definition
An animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal, or a person who is an easy target for harm or deception.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɹeɪ/
British English
/pɹˈeɪ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pray
UK
pray
Listen in Context
The lion chased its prey across the grasslands.
Eagles can spot their prey from far away.
Small animals are often prey for larger ones.
She fell prey to a scam online.