How to Pronounce "fray"
word
ˈfɹeɪ
FRAY
fɹˈeɪ
FRAY
Definition
To fray means for fabric or rope to become worn and start to come apart at the edges; it can also mean a situation becoming tense, or a conflict or fight (figurative usage).
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɹeɪ
British English
fɹˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FRAY
UK
FRAY
Listen in Context
The edges of his jeans began to fray after many washes.
Old ropes can easily fray and break.
Her nerves began to fray during the long wait.
By the end of the project, everyone's patience was starting to fray.