How to pronounce rah
Say it like RAH. Rah is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
VoiceSpeed
Click the play button next to American to hear how to pronounce rah. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
US American/rɑ/RAH
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- RAH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rah pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does rah mean?
interjection
- An exclamation of support or encouragement.
- An expression of surprise.
- An expression of admiration.
- An expression of frustration or anger.
Where does rah come from?
Clipping of hurrah.
Words that rhyme with rah
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rah.
Words that sound like rah
Questions about saying rah
How do you pronounce rah?
Say RAH. The American pronunciation is /rɑ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rah?
Rah is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RAH.
What words sound the same as rah?
Rah sounds the same as raw in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.