English pronunciation · Words Starting with H
Hayes Pronunciation
Hayes is pronounced HAYZ, IPA /ˈheɪz/.
HAYZ
US /ˈheɪz/
Syllables: HAYZ (1 syllable)
noun (proper): An English surname, and a town in west London.
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Hayes in a Sentence
- Hayes took the chair after the resignation.
- The depot is somewhere near Hayes.
- Rutherford B. Hayes became president in 1877.
Common Mispronunciations of Hayes
Not HAY-ez
The es ending is a plain z pressed onto the end of hay, so the name keeps to a single beat.
Not HAYS
The close buzzes. Hissed, the name moves towards haste without its t.
Tip: Hayes and haze are identical to the ear, which is why the town is often misspelled.
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