How to pronounce raceme
Say it like RAS-eem. Raceme has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAS).
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- RAS
- eem
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Raceme pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eemKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of raceme
American and British speakers say raceme in essentially the same way: /ˈræsim/ in the US and /ˈræsiːm/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAS-eem.
What does raceme mean?
- An indeterminate inflorescence in which the flowers are arranged along a single central axis.
Where does raceme come from?
Borrowed from Latin racēmus (“cluster, bunch”).
Questions about saying raceme
How do you pronounce raceme?
Say RAS-eem. The American pronunciation is /ˈræsim/. In British English it is /ˈræsiːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in raceme?
Raceme has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAS). Broken into parts: RAS · eem.
Do Americans and Brits say raceme the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈræsim/ and the British form is /ˈræsiːm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.