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ay

Pronunciation: [eɪ]

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Learn how to use ay in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “emotion/exclamation”

(interjection) a word used to show surprise, joy, or agreement. You say 'ay' when something good happens or when you want everyone to know you're excited.

Example

Ay! I got an A on my test!

Example

No, ay! I didn't mean to shout in class.

Example

Did you just say 'ay' because you won the game?

Context: “agreement”

(adverb) a word used to mean yes or to agree. When someone asks you something and you think it's right, you can say 'ay' instead of 'yes'.

Example

I asked if we could go to the park, and he said, 'Ay!'

Example

She didn't say 'ay' when I asked if she liked my drawing.

Example

Did you hear him say 'ay' when I invited him to the party?

How to pronounce ay

Pronunciation: [eɪ]

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