How to pronounce raised
Say it like RAYZD. Raised is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- RAYZD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Raised pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAYZDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of raised
American and British speakers say raised in essentially the same way: /reɪzd/ in the US and /reɪzd/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAYZD.
What does raised mean?
- located or moved above the surround or above the normal position“a raised design”“raised eyebrows”
- embellished with a raised pattern created by pressure or embroidery“brocaded silk”“an embossed satin”
- increased in amount or degree“raised temperature”
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Words that rhyme with raised
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Words that sound like raised
Questions about saying raised
How do you pronounce raised?
Say RAYZD. The American pronunciation is /reɪzd/. In British English it is /reɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in raised?
Raised is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RAYZD.
Do Americans and Brits say raised the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /reɪzd/ and the British form is /reɪzd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as raised?
Raised sounds the same as razed in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.