How to pronounce rase
Say it like RAYZ. Rase is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- RAYZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rase pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAYZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of rase
American and British speakers say rase in essentially the same way: /reɪz/ in the US and /reɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAYZ.
What does rase mean?
- Alternative spelling of raze.
- To level or tear down (a building, a town, etc.) to the ground; to demolish.
- To completely remove (someone or something), especially from a place, a situation, etc.; also, to remove from existence; to destroy, to obliterate.
Where does rase come from?
* Swedish rasa (“rage”)
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with rase
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Words that sound like rase
Questions about saying rase
How do you pronounce rase?
Say RAYZ. The American pronunciation is /reɪz/. In British English it is /reɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rase?
Rase is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RAYZ.
Do Americans and Brits say rase the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /reɪz/ and the British form is /reɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as rase?
Rase sounds the same as raise, rays, raze, ray's, res in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.