spray
nounA fine mist of liquid that comes out of something in tiny drops.
nounA container that squeezes or pushes out liquid in a fine mist.
nounA product like paint or insect killer that comes out of a special container in a fine mist.
nounA small branch or bunch of flowers or leaves.
verbTo push liquid out in a fine mist toward something.
verbTo scatter many small things in different directions.
Syllables
1 syllable
Letters
Phonics breakdown
Phonics Rule: SPR Blend
SPR blends three consonants together: /s/, /p/, and /r/, like in 'spring', 'spray', and 'spread'.
SPR is a three-letter onset blend. All three sounds are heard: the /s/ hiss, the /p/ pop, and the /r/ glide — say them quickly together.
Tip
SPR springs — /spr/ like flowers in spring!
Examples
Phonics Rule: AY Vowel Team
AY at the end of a word says long A, like in 'play' and 'day'.
The vowel team 'ay' makes the long A sound /eɪ/ and typically appears at the end of a word or syllable. It's the end-of-word partner to 'ai'.
Tip
AY at the end of the day says long A!
Examples
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