How to pronounce rash
Say it like RASH. Rash is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- RASH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rash pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RASHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of rash
American and British speakers say rash in essentially the same way: /ræʃ/ in the US and /ræʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RASH.
What does rash mean?
- any red eruption of the skin
- a series of unexpected and unpleasant occurrences“a rash of bank robberies”“a blizzard of lawsuits”
- imprudently incurring risk“do something rash that he will forever repent”
- marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences“foolhardy enough to try to seize the gun from the hijacker”“became the fiercest and most reckless of partisans”
Words that rhyme with rash
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rash.
Questions about saying rash
How do you pronounce rash?
Say RASH. The American pronunciation is /ræʃ/. In British English it is /ræʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rash?
Rash is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RASH.
Do Americans and Brits say rash the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ræʃ/ and the British form is /ræʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.