How to pronounce races
Say it like RAY-suz. Races has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY).
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- RAY
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Races pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of races
American and British speakers say races in essentially the same way: /ˈreɪsəz/ in the US and /ˈreɪsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAY-siz.
What does races mean?
- plural of race How to pronounce race
- third-person singular simple present indicative of race How to pronounce race
Questions about saying races
How do you pronounce races?
Say RAY-suz. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪsəz/. In British English it is /ˈreɪsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in races?
Races has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY). Broken into parts: RAY · suz.
Do Americans and Brits say races the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈreɪsəz/ and the British form is /ˈreɪsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.