How to pronounce rakery
Say it like RAY-kuh-ree. Rakery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY).
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- RAY
- kuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rakery 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.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of rakery
American and British speakers say rakery in essentially the same way: /ˈreɪkəri/ in the US and /ˈreɪkəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAY-kuh-ree.
What does rakery mean?
- Debauchery; lewdness.
Where does rakery come from?
From rake + -ery.
Words that rhyme with rakery
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rakery.
Questions about saying rakery
How do you pronounce rakery?
Say RAY-kuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪkəri/. In British English it is /ˈreɪkəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rakery?
Rakery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY). Broken into parts: RAY · kuh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say rakery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈreɪkəri/ and the British form is /ˈreɪkəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.