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How to pronounce rath

Say it like RATH. Rath is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.

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US American/ræθ/RATH
UK British/rɑːθ/RAHTH
  • RATH
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Rath pronunciation, sound by sound

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  1. RATHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.

American vs British pronunciation of rath

  • British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.

British respelling: RAHTH.

What does rath mean?

noun
  1. A Burmese carriage of state.
adjective
  1. Alternative form of rathe.

Words that rhyme with rath

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Words that sound like rath

Questions about saying rath

How do you pronounce rath?

Say RATH. The American pronunciation is /ræθ/. In British English it is /rɑːθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in rath?

Rath is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RATH.

Is rath 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 /rɑːθ/ (RAHTH).

What words sound the same as rath?

Rath sounds the same as wrath in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).