How to pronounce rabid
Say it like RAB-id. Rabid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAB).
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- RAB
- id
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rabid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rabid
American and British speakers say rabid in essentially the same way: /ˈræbɪd/ in the US and /ˈræbɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAB-id.
Other ways to say rabid
Rabid also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- RAY-bid /ˈreɪbɪd/
What does rabid mean?
- Affected with rabies.“a rabid dog or fox”
- Of or pertaining to rabies, or hydrophobia.“a rabid virus”
- Furious; raging; extremely violent.
- A human or animal infected with rabies.
- Someone who is fanatical in opinion.
Where does rabid come from?
From the Latin rabidus, from rabiō (“to rave”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying rabid
How do you pronounce rabid?
Say RAB-id. The American pronunciation is /ˈræbɪd/. In British English it is /ˈræbɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rabid?
Rabid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAB). Broken into parts: RAB · id.
Do Americans and Brits say rabid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈræbɪd/ and the British form is /ˈræbɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.