How to pronounce rawhide
Say it like RAW-hyde. Rawhide has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAW).
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- RAW
- hyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rawhide pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- hydeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of rawhide
American and British speakers say rawhide in essentially the same way: /ˈrɔhaɪd/ in the US and /ˈrɔːhaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAW-hyde.
What does rawhide mean?
- Untanned hide.
- A whip made from twisted untanned leather.
- To clear (a pump) of sediment by starting and stopping it repeatedly.
- To beat with a rawhide whip.
Where does rawhide come from?
From raw + hide.
Questions about saying rawhide
How do you pronounce rawhide?
Say RAW-hyde. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɔhaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈrɔːhaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rawhide?
Rawhide has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAW). Broken into parts: RAW · hyde.
Do Americans and Brits say rawhide the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɔhaɪd/ and the British form is /ˈrɔːhaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.