How to pronounce rathe
Say it like RAYTH. Rathe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- RAYTH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rathe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAYTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of rathe
American and British speakers say rathe in essentially the same way: /reɪð/ in the US and /reɪð/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAYTH.
What does rathe mean?
- Ripening or blooming early.
- Early in the morning.
Where does rathe come from?
From Middle English rathe, from Old English hraþe, from Proto-West Germanic *hraþō, *hradō (“quickly”), from *hraþ, *hrad (“quick”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *kret- (“quick; to move quickly”).
Words that rhyme with rathe
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rathe.
Questions about saying rathe
How do you pronounce rathe?
Say RAYTH. The American pronunciation is /reɪð/. In British English it is /reɪð/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rathe?
Rathe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RAYTH.
Do Americans and Brits say rathe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /reɪð/ and the British form is /reɪð/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.