How to pronounce ragebait
Say it like RAYJ-bayt. Ragebait has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAYJ).
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- RAYJ
- bayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ragebait pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAYJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- baytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of ragebait
American and British speakers say ragebait in essentially the same way: /ˈreɪdʒˌbeɪt/ in the US and /ˈreɪdʒˌbeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAYJ-bayt.
What does ragebait mean?
- To annoy or upset through one's behavior.“got ragebaited by my cat”
Where does ragebait come from?
From rage + -bait (“manipulation to elicit a particular response”).
Questions about saying ragebait
How do you pronounce ragebait?
Say RAYJ-bayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪdʒˌbeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈreɪdʒˌbeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ragebait?
Ragebait has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAYJ). Broken into parts: RAYJ · bayt.
Do Americans and Brits say ragebait the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈreɪdʒˌbeɪt/ and the British form is /ˈreɪdʒˌbeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.