How to pronounce raspberry
Say it like RAZ-ber-ee. Raspberry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAZ).
- RAZ
- ber
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tip: The p is silent, so the start sounds like 'raz': 'RAZ-ber-ee'.
Raspberry pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- berGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of raspberry
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: RAHZ-buh-ree.
What does raspberry mean?
- The plant Rubus idaeus.
- Any of many other (but not all) species in the genus Rubus.
- The juicy aggregate fruit of these plants.
- Containing or having the flavor/flavour of raspberries.
- Of a dark pinkish red.
- To gather or forage for raspberries.
Where does raspberry come from?
From earlier raspis berry, possibly from raspise (a sweet rose-colored wine), from Anglo-Latin vinum raspeys, of uncertain origin.
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Questions about saying raspberry
How do you pronounce raspberry?
Say RAZ-ber-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈræzˌbɛri/. In British English it is /ˈrɑːzbəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in raspberry?
Raspberry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAZ). Broken into parts: RAZ · ber · ee.
Is raspberry pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈrɑːzbəri/ (RAHZ-buh-ree).