How to pronounce raises
Say it like RAY-zuz. Raises has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY).
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- RAY
- zuz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Raises pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zuzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of raises
American and British speakers say raises in essentially the same way: /ˈreɪzəz/ in the US and /ˈreɪzɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAY-ziz.
What does raises mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of raise How to pronounce raise
- plural of raise How to pronounce raise
Questions about saying raises
How do you pronounce raises?
Say RAY-zuz. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪzəz/. In British English it is /ˈreɪzɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in raises?
Raises has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY). Broken into parts: RAY · zuz.
Do Americans and Brits say raises the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈreɪzəz/ and the British form is /ˈreɪzɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.