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What words have a long sound spelled ay?

Here are some words with a long "a" sound spelled "ay":

One-syllable words:

* day

* say

* way

* play

* stay

* lay

* may

* pay

* ray

* hay

* sway

* clay

* gray

* pray

Two-syllable words:

* away

* today

* hallway

* doorway

* birthday

* pathway

* display

* convey

* survey

* essay

* obey

Three or more syllable words:

* delay

* betray

* convey

* display

* survey

* ballet

* bouquet

* foray

* bayou

Note: The "ay" spelling sometimes represents a long "e" sound (e.g., "they," "obey").

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