How to pronounce racy
Say it like RAY-see. Racy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY).
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- RAY
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Racy 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.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of racy
American and British speakers say racy in essentially the same way: /ˈreɪsi/ in the US and /ˈreɪsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAY-see.
What does racy mean?
- Mildly risqué.“She wore a racy dress that was just barely appropriate for the occasion.”
- Having a strong flavor indicating origin; of distinct characteristic taste; tasting of the soil.“a racy wine”
- Exciting to the mind by a strong or distinctive character of thought or language; peculiar and piquant; fresh and lively.
Where does racy come from?
From race (“having a characteristic taste (of wines, fruits, etc.)”) + -y.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with racy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of racy.
Questions about saying racy
How do you pronounce racy?
Say RAY-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪsi/. In British English it is /ˈreɪsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in racy?
Racy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY). Broken into parts: RAY · see.
Do Americans and Brits say racy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈreɪsi/ and the British form is /ˈreɪsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.