How to pronounce raisins
Say it like RAY-zunz. Raisins has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY).
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- RAY
- zunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Raisins 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.
- zunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of raisins
American and British speakers say raisins in essentially the same way: /ˈreɪzənz/ in the US and /ˈreɪzɪnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAY-zinz.
What does raisins mean?
- plural of raisin How to pronounce raisin
- third-person singular simple present indicative of raisin How to pronounce raisin
Questions about saying raisins
How do you pronounce raisins?
Say RAY-zunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪzənz/. In British English it is /ˈreɪzɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in raisins?
Raisins has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY). Broken into parts: RAY · zunz.
Do Americans and Brits say raisins the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈreɪzənz/ and the British form is /ˈreɪzɪnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.