How to pronounce rises
Say it like RY-zuz. Rises has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY).
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- RY
- zuz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rises pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zuzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rises
American and British speakers say rises in essentially the same way: /ˈraɪzəz/ in the US and /ˈraɪzɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: RY-ziz.
What does rises mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of rise How to pronounce rise
Questions about saying rises
How do you pronounce rises?
Say RY-zuz. The American pronunciation is /ˈraɪzəz/. In British English it is /ˈraɪzɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rises?
Rises has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY). Broken into parts: RY · zuz.
Do Americans and Brits say rises the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈraɪzəz/ and the British form is /ˈraɪzɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.