The word "frayer" is a rare word with multiple potential spellings. The most common spelling is likely "fray" with an "-er" suffix. In this context, "fray" means to rub or wear away, as in "the fabric began to fray at the seams." The IPA phonetic transcription for "fray" is /freɪ/. There are other potential spellings for "frayer," such as "fryer" or "Friar," but these have different meanings and pronunciations.