How to pronounce rakish
Say it like RAY-kish. Rakish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY).
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- RAY
- kish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rakish 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.
- kishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rakish
American and British speakers say rakish in essentially the same way: /ˈreɪkɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈreɪkɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAY-kish.
What does rakish mean?
- Dashingly, carelessly, or sportingly unconventional or stylish; jaunty; characterized by a devil-may-care unconventionality; having a somewhat disreputable quality or appearance.“a hat worn at a rakish angle”
- Like a rake; dissolute; profligate.
Where does rakish come from?
From rake (“man habituated to immoral conduct”) + -ish.
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Questions about saying rakish
How do you pronounce rakish?
Say RAY-kish. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪkɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈreɪkɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rakish?
Rakish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY). Broken into parts: RAY · kish.
Do Americans and Brits say rakish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈreɪkɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈreɪkɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.