How to pronounce Ra
Say it like RAH. Ra is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- RAH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ra pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of Ra
American and British speakers say Ra in essentially the same way: /rɑ/ in the US and /rɑː/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAH.
What does Ra mean?
- an intensely radioactive metallic element that occurs in minute amounts in uranium ores
- ancient Egyptian sun god with the head of a hawk; a universal creator; he merged with the god Amen as Amen-Ra to become the king of the gods
- (astronomy) the equatorial coordinate specifying the angle, measured eastward along the celestial equator, from the vernal equinox to the intersection of the hour circle that passes through an object in the sky; usually expressed in hours and minutes and seconds; used with declination to specify positions on the celestial sphere“one hour of right ascension equals fifteen degrees”
Words that rhyme with Ra
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Ra.
Words that sound like Ra
Questions about saying Ra
How do you pronounce Ra?
Say RAH. The American pronunciation is /rɑ/. In British English it is /rɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Ra?
Ra is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RAH.
Do Americans and Brits say Ra the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɑ/ and the British form is /rɑː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as Ra?
Ra sounds the same as raw in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.