How to pronounce rais
Say it like RAYS. Rais is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- RAYS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rais pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAYSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of rais
American and British speakers say rais in essentially the same way: /reɪs/ in the US and /reɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAYS.
What does rais mean?
- Alternative form of reis (“holder of military rank”).
Words that rhyme with rais
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rais.
Words that sound like rais
Questions about saying rais
How do you pronounce rais?
Say RAYS. The American pronunciation is /reɪs/. In British English it is /reɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rais?
Rais is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RAYS.
Do Americans and Brits say rais the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /reɪs/ and the British form is /reɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as rais?
Rais sounds the same as race in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.