How to pronounce erases
Say it like ih-RAY-siz. Erases has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY).
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- ih
- RAY
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Erases 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.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of erases
American and British speakers say erases in essentially the same way: /ɪˈreɪsɪz/ in the US and /ɪˈreɪsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-RAY-siz.
What does erases mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of erase How to pronounce erase
- plural of erase How to pronounce erase
Questions about saying erases
How do you pronounce erases?
Say ih-RAY-siz. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈreɪsɪz/. In British English it is /ɪˈreɪsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in erases?
Erases has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY). Broken into parts: ih · RAY · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say erases the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈreɪsɪz/ and the British form is /ɪˈreɪsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.