How to pronounce raisin
Say it like RAY-zin. Raisin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY).
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- RAY
- zin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Raisin 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.
- zinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of raisin
American and British speakers say raisin in essentially the same way: /ˈreɪzɪn/ in the US and /ˈreɪzɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAY-zin.
What does raisin mean?
- A dried grape.
- Of fruit: to dry out; to become like raisins.
- To flavor (an alcoholic beverage) with fruit that has raisined.
- To add raisins to.
Where does raisin come from?
From Middle English raysyn, borrowed from Anglo-Norman reysin (“grape, raisin”), from Late Latin racīmus, from Latin racēmus.
Questions about saying raisin
How do you pronounce raisin?
Say RAY-zin. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪzɪn/. In British English it is /ˈreɪzɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in raisin?
Raisin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY). Broken into parts: RAY · zin.
Do Americans and Brits say raisin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈreɪzɪn/ and the British form is /ˈreɪzɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.