How to pronounce raising
Say it like RAY-zing. Raising has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY).
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- RAY
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Raising 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.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of raising
American and British speakers say raising in essentially the same way: /ˈreɪzɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈreɪzɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAY-zing.
What does raising mean?
- the event of something being raised upward“an elevation of the temperature in the afternoon”“a raising of the land resulting from volcanic activity”
- the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child
- helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community“they debated whether nature or nurture was more important”
- increasing in quantity or value“a cost-raising increase in the basic wage rate”
Where does raising come from?
Inherited from Middle English reysynge; equivalent to raise + -ing.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with raising
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of raising.
Questions about saying raising
How do you pronounce raising?
Say RAY-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈreɪzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in raising?
Raising has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY). Broken into parts: RAY · zing.
Do Americans and Brits say raising the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈreɪzɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈreɪzɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.