How to pronounce rasta
Say it like RAS-tuh. Rasta has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAS).
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US American/ˈræstə/RAS-tuh
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- RAS
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rasta pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does rasta mean?
noun
- Rastafarian
- Diminutive of rastaquouère
Where does rasta come from?
Short for Rastafarian or Rastafari.
Questions about saying rasta
How do you pronounce rasta?
Say RAS-tuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈræstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rasta?
Rasta has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAS). Broken into parts: RAS · tuh.