prayer

/ˈpreɪ.ər/

Syllables pray·er

Stress PRAY-er

Phonics Breakdown

pr

/pr/

consonant blend

ay

/eɪ/

long ai

er

/ər/

schwa

Meaning

a spoken or silent request to a god; the act of praying

Sound Reference

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pray=/preɪ/(pray) + er=/ər/(teacher)

Example

She said a quiet prayer before bed.