How to pronounce rai
Say it like RAH-ee. Rai has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAH).
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US American/ˈrɑi/RAH-ee
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- RAH
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rai 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does rai mean?
noun
- stone money
- Alternative spelling of raï (“musical style”).
- A unit of area used in Thailand that is equal, in modern times, to 1,600 square metres (16 ares, 0.16 hectares, 0.3954 acres).
Where does rai come from?
Borrowed from Yapese raay.
Questions about saying rai
How do you pronounce rai?
Say RAH-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɑi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rai?
Rai has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAH). Broken into parts: RAH · ee.