How to pronounce raze
Say it like RAYZ. Raze is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- RAYZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Raze pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAYZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of raze
American and British speakers say raze in essentially the same way: /reɪz/ in the US and /reɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAYZ.
What does raze mean?
- To level or tear down (a building, a town, etc.) to the ground; to demolish.
- To completely remove (someone or something), especially from a place, a situation, etc.; also, to remove from existence; to destroy, to obliterate.
- To erase (a record, text, etc.), originally by scraping; to rub out, to scratch out.
- A swinging fence in a watercourse to prevent cattle passing through.
Where does raze come from?
The noun is derived from the verb.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with raze
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Words that sound like raze
Questions about saying raze
How do you pronounce raze?
Say RAYZ. The American pronunciation is /reɪz/. In British English it is /reɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in raze?
Raze is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RAYZ.
Do Americans and Brits say raze the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /reɪz/ and the British form is /reɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as raze?
Raze sounds the same as raise in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.