How to Pronounce "say your prayers"
expression
ˈseɪ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈpɹeɪɝz/, /ˈpɹɛɹz
SAY yur PRAY-erz
sˈeɪ/ /jˈɔː/ /pɹɛəz
SAY yaw PRAY-uhz
Definition
To pray, especially as part of a regular routine or before sleeping; also used as an expression meaning to prepare for something dangerous or frightening.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈseɪ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈpɹeɪɝz/, /ˈpɹɛɹz
British English
sˈeɪ/ /jˈɔː/ /pɹɛəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SAY yur PRAY-erz
UK
SAY yaw PRAY-uhz
Listen in Context
Every night before bed, we say our prayers.
Mom tells me to say my prayers before going to sleep.
He closed his eyes to say his prayers.
You'd better say your prayers—this storm looks bad.