How to pronounce erased
Say it like ih-RAYST. Erased has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAYST).
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- ih
- RAYST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Erased pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- RAYSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of erased
American and British speakers say erased in essentially the same way: /ɪˈreɪst/ in the US and /ɪˈreɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-RAYST.
What does erased mean?
- simple past and past participle of erase How to pronounce erase
- Having the appearance of being forcibly torn off, with parts left jagged or uneven, as distinguished from couped.
Words that rhyme with erased
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of erased.
Questions about saying erased
How do you pronounce erased?
Say ih-RAYST. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈreɪst/. In British English it is /ɪˈreɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in erased?
Erased has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAYST). Broken into parts: ih · RAYST.
Do Americans and Brits say erased the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈreɪst/ and the British form is /ɪˈreɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.