How to pronounce rabe
Say it like RAYB. Rabe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- RAYB
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rabe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAYBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of rabe
American and British speakers say rabe in essentially the same way: /reɪb/ in the US and /reɪb/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAYB.
What does rabe mean?
- The budding shoot of a brassica that has bolted.
- Broccoli rabe.
Where does rabe come from?
Back-formation from broccoli rabe.
Words that rhyme with rabe
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rabe.
Questions about saying rabe
How do you pronounce rabe?
Say RAYB. The American pronunciation is /reɪb/. In British English it is /reɪb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rabe?
Rabe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RAYB.
Do Americans and Brits say rabe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /reɪb/ and the British form is /reɪb/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.