How to pronounce rale
Say it like RAHL. Rale is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- RAHL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rale pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of rale
American and British speakers say rale in essentially the same way: /rɑl/ in the US and /rɑːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAHL.
What does rale mean?
- An abnormal clicking, rattling or crackling sound, made by one or both lungs and heard with a stethoscope, caused by the popping open of airways collapsed by fluid or exudate, or sometimes by pulmonary edema.
Where does rale come from?
From French râle (“groan”).
Words that rhyme with rale
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rale.
Questions about saying rale
How do you pronounce rale?
Say RAHL. The American pronunciation is /rɑl/. In British English it is /rɑːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rale?
Rale is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RAHL.
Do Americans and Brits say rale the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɑl/ and the British form is /rɑːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.