Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

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What does grayhound mean?
Uncommon spelling of greyhound.
Where does grayhound come from?
From gray + hound, in the mistaken belief that greyhound derives from grey, the colour.

How to pronounce grayhound

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “grayhound”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “grayhound”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “grayhound” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.