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Rabies Pronunciation
Rabies is pronounced RAY-beez, IPA /ˈreɪbiz/.
RAY-beez
US /ˈreɪbiz/ · UK /ˈreɪbɪz/
Syllables: RAY · beez (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: A viral disease of mammals, spread by bites, that attacks the nervous system and is fatal once symptoms appear.
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Rabies in a Sentence
- The dog had been vaccinated against rabies the year before.
- Rabies is still common in parts of Asia and Africa.
- Any bite from a wild animal is treated as a possible rabies exposure.
Common Mispronunciations of Rabies
Not RA-beez
Keep the opening a long, as in rabid's cousin rabies parts company here. The first syllable rhymes with day, not with cab.
Not ray-BEEZ
Weight goes on the front. The second syllable is a quick beez that trails away.
Tip: Two syllables, RAY then beez. The related adjective rabid shortens that vowel to RA-bid, which is why the pair looks inconsistent.
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